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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | AR/0992 |
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| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | VanWijngaarden, R. |
| Registration Category: | Notable tree – National interest |
| General Notes: |
A tree with the largest girth for this species in New Zealand (NZNTT 2012)
Hoop pine is not uncommon in Auckland or New Zealand and this is a particularly fine old specimen. It holds a prominent location at Monte Cecilia Park, very close to the old Pah Homestead. This is a somewhat unruly looking tree with, what looks to be, broken or bent branches that are still attached and quite alive along part of the tree's trunk. This trait has not been observed on other trees in New Zealand (VanWijngaarden, R. 2012). Information about Monte Cecilia Park, it's many fine specimen trees, architecture and cultural history can be found by referring to the following listing, AR/G0984. |
Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Araucaria | |
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| Species: | cunninghamii | |
| Common names: | hoop pine, Moreton Bay pine | |
| Height: | 27.50m | |
| Height measurement method: | Abney Level | |
| Height Comments: | The height measurement was determined by taking the average of two clinometer sightings | |
| Girth: | 430 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 1.4 m | |
| Girth Comments: | (none) | |
| Diameter: | 136.9 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 19.00m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 19.00m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 19.00m | |
| Actual Planting Date: | actual date not specified | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
1850's e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | 174 years | |
| Tree Health Description: | This tree has good shoot extension and dark green foliage but the trunk is somewhat thin in density. | |
| Tree Form Type: | Single Trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 1 | |
| Tree Form Comments: | Some branches appear to be bent downward, either broken but still attached or bent under their weight. | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 275 | |
| Local Protection Status: | Yes | |
| Tree Present: | Yes | |
| STEM Score: | 0 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 11 Jun 2012 | VanWijngaarden, R. |
Location
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Images
| Preview | Credit | Date |
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Russell VanWijngaarden | 10 Jun 2012 |
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Russell VanWijngaarden | 10 Jun 2012 |
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Russell VanWijngaarden | 27 May 2012 |