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Cedrus atlantica f. glauca

Other Name

Blue Atlas Cedar

Location

Read Gardens, Stanhope Grove,, CAMBERWELL VIC 3124 - Property No T11442

File Number

T11442

Level

Regional

Statement of Significance

Contribution to landscape of historic park
Outstanding size.
Aesthetic value

This tree is a very large example of Blue Atlas Cedar displaying characteristic form. This tree has foliage of a very deep blue colour. Atlas Cedar is native to the Atlas Mountains of Algeria and Morocco and are large evergreen trees with needle-like leaves arranged spirally on young shoots. Their ovoid cones break up to release the seeds while still attached to the tree.
Located near railway bridge

Measurements: 08/1984
Spread (m): 19.5
Girth (m): 3.35
Height (m): 20.4
Estimated Age (yrs): 120
Condition: Good

Measurements: 23/06/2011
Spread (m): E-W 21.5; N-S 24
Girth (m): 3.85
Height (m): 24.2
Condition: Good

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 13/09/1984

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees

Category

Tree