Japanese maple
Tree species:
Acer palmatum
Planted:
24 February 2000
Location:
North side 46 Union Street
Overview
Melanie Dalton (1971–1999) was a Physical Education student at the University of Otago from 1989 to 1992, during which time her energy and love of life was typified by a stint as star fullback for the inaugural University Women's rugby team.
On completion of her degree, she moved to the United Kingdom where she was tragically killed in 1999.