Marine Parade Macrocarpa
Marine Parade Macrocarpa
Some of the trees in our city are landmarks that have grown up alongside generations of people, such as the Macrocarpa at 213 Marine Parade, New Brighton.
Around 100 years old and roughly 18 metres high, it was thought to have been planted by Teddy Howard, an early city Member of Parliament and the father of Mabel Howard, the first woman MP.
Sumner Norfolk Island Pine
Sumner Norfolk Island Pines
The Norfolk Island Pines along the foreshore at Sumner and a lone Norfolk Island Pine at 96 The Esplanade, Sumner, are about 100 years old and over 20 metres high.
Tasmanian Blue Gum
Tasmanian Blue Gum
One of the oldest and largest trees in Christchurch is the Tasmanian Blue Gum at 314 Yaldhurst Road.
Over 130 years old and about 40 metres high, it is of interest to botanists because of its resistance to the scale insect.
Trees at St Barnabas Church
The collection of Lime, Beech and Chestnut trees around St Barnabas Church, 139 Fendalton Road, are around 70 years old.
