A special tree, descended from the Lone Pine at Gallipoli, will be planted in Christchurch to commemorate the centenary of the Gallipoli landings during World War I.
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Christchurch City Council plans to plant seven memorial trees over the next three years to commemorate the 100th anniversary of significant World War 1 events, and the Gallipoli tree will be the first of these.
The Turkish red pine or pinus brutia, a native of Turkey, will be planted on Poppy Day, 17 April in the Park of Remembrance in the central city.
