| Evaluation Date |
Refers to the date that the evaluation took place. |
| Evaluators |
Refers to the members of the Evaluation Committee present on site at the time of evaluation. |
| Committee Summary |
Refers to the key comments made by the Evaluation Committee on site at the time of evaluation. |
| Container Size |
Refers to the size and type of container at planting only. AP refers to an Air Pruned container. |
| Planting Date |
Refers to the date of planting. Occasionally, where data is not available, a season will be referred to, eg Winter, 2000. |
| Foliage Length |
Refers to the average length of foliage at the time of evaluation. |
| Foliage Width |
Refers to the average width of foliage at the time of evaluation. |
| Foliage Density |
Refers to the density of foliage at the time of evaluation.
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| Foliage Colour |
Refers to the colour of foliage at the time of evaluation. |
| Tree Height |
Refers to the estimated height of the tree at the time of evaluation. |
| Tree Width |
Refers to the estimated width of the tree at the time of evaluation. |
| Caliper |
Refers to the caliper of the tree 30 cm above ground level at the time of evaluation. |
| Self Supporting |
Refers to whether or not the tree is staked and tied. A section including relevant details may be included. |
| Visible Root Occurrence |
Refers to any visible root occurrence at the time of evaluation. |
| Visible Pests and Diseases |
Refers to any visible pests and diseases present at the time of evaluation. |
| Maintenance Requirements |
Refers to comments made by the Evaluation Committee regarding suggested maintenance. |
| Management Inputs |
Refers to any management inputs that have taken place on site. This data may not always be entirely complete or accurate. |
| Limb Structure |
Refers the state, formation and integrity of the limb structure at the time of evaluation. |
| Soil Type |
Describes the type of soil observed at the site.
- Anthroposol
Any soil profile that is the result of human activity.
- Heavy Clay
Smooth plastic cast that can be moulded into rods without fracture. Forms a ribbon at least 75 mm long.
- Light Clay
Smooth plastic cast, slight resistance to shearing between thumb and forefinger, forms a ribbon 50 - 75 mm long.
- Clay Loam
Forms a cast with a spongy feel, plastic when squeezed through thumb and forefinger. Smooth to manipulate, will form a ribbon 40 - 50 mm long.
- Loam
Forms a cast with a spongy feel but with no obvious sandiness or silkiness. Forms a ribbon about 25 mm.
- Sandy Loam
Forms a fragile cast and a ribbon of up to 15 - 25 mm. Individual sand grains can be seen and felt.
- Sand
No ribbon formed, cannot be moulded. Single grains visible.
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