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Tree Information x

Identifier: TR/0951
Tree Type: Single
Registered By: Smillie, M.J.
Registration Category: Notable tree/s – Local interest
General Notes:


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An impressive Norfolk Island pine specimen, located at the southern end of the sports-ground at Pukekura Park. The tree is regularly decorated as a Christmas tree for the summer Festival of the Lights at the park (Smillie, 2012).

Single Tree Details

Genus: Araucaria
Species: heterophylla
Common names: Norfolk Island pine,
Height: 42.00m
Height measurement method: Laser Nikon Forestry 550
Height Comments: (none)
Girth: 407 cm
Girth measurement height: 1.4 m
Girth Comments: (none)
Diameter: 129.6 cm
Crown Spread A: 18.00m
Crown Spread B: 18.00m
Avg. Crown Spread: 18.00m
Actual Planting Date: actual date not specified
Approx. Planting Date: circa.1880
e.g. circa. 1860
Current Age: 144 years
Tree Health Description: In fine health.
Tree Form Type: Single Trunk
Number of Trunks: 1
Tree Form Comments: (none)
Champion Tree Score: 313
Local Protection Status: Yes
Tree Present: Yes
STEM Score: 0

Observations

Date Observer Action
27 Jan 2012 Smillie, M.J.

Location

Lat/Long: -39.063669342185555 / 174.079087972641
Location Name: Pukekura Park
Address: Fillis St entrance
Suburb:
City/Town: New Plymouth
Region: Taranaki
Location Description: Located at the southern end of the sports-ground, between the car park and the ground staff facilities.
Public Accessibility: Local Council Park
Local Authority: New Plymouth District Council

Images

Preview Credit Date
Matt Smillie 02 Jan 2012
Matt Smillie 02 Jan 2012
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