Square Kauri facts for kids
The Square Kauri is a very old and special kauri tree. It lives in the Coromandel Range on the Coromandel Peninsula in New Zealand. Experts think this amazing tree is about 1,200 years old! It's one of the biggest kauri trees on the peninsula, ranking as the 15th largest.
The Square Kauri is a popular spot for visitors. It's easy to reach, just a short walk from the "Tapu-Coroglen Road." What makes this tree so unique is its trunk. Unlike most trees, its trunk looks quite square! This unusual shape actually helped it survive. Many other large kauri trees in the area were cut down for wood in the late 1800s, but the Square Kauri was left standing because of its unique shape.
How Big Is the Square Kauri?
The Square Kauri is truly massive! In 1975, people measured different parts of the tree to see just how big it was.
- Trunk Girth: The distance around its trunk is about 8.76 meters (28.7 feet). Imagine trying to wrap your arms around that!
- Clean Bole: This is the height of the trunk before the first branches appear. For the Square Kauri, it's about 12.8 meters (42 feet) tall. That's like a four-story building!
- Trunk Volume: The amount of wood in its trunk is around 69.8 cubic meters (2,465 cubic feet). That's a huge amount of wood!
These measurements show just how impressive and ancient the Square Kauri truly is. It's a living piece of history!
