Canaan
In August 1985, a severe overnight rainstorm hit the Ngatapa area. Over 10 inches of rain fell. A major slip from the skyline ridge in Canaan descended and flowed right into Basinhead. Much plant material was lost in this area including a large lilac collection. At the top of Canaan is a poplar planting as a trial of a Populus.deltoides x P. nigra 'Italica' [Lombardy poplar] hybrid. To the left is of a planting of Cupressus lusitanica, both these have been planted to secure the soil on this hill and more specimen trees planted on the lower slopes. The view from the top of Canaan, the highest point in the arboretum, extends up the East Coast to Mt Hikarangi and across to Te Urawera National Park to the west.
What you'll see at Canaan
Plane Table Lookout
