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Level of Significance

  • File
  • Local
  • Regional
  • State
  • National

Age (approx)

?yrs

Trees

1

Diameter

1m

Height - 27m

Details

Common name
Fastigiated Blue Atlas Cedar
Botanical name
Cedrus atlantica 'fastigiata'
Type
Specimen
Condition
Poor
Municipality
Hepburn (VIC)
Location
Queens Park Botanic Gardens, Clunes VIC 3370
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
  • Horicultural/Genetic (Scientific)
  • Location/Context (Social)
Date of measurement
01 Jan 1985
Date of classification
08 Aug 1995

Statement of Significance

Horticultural Value:<BR>A tree of horticultural or genetic value and could be an important source of propagating stock, including specimens that are particularly resistant to disease or exposure.<BR><BR>Location or Context:<BR>A tree which occurs in a unique location or context and so provides a contribution to the landscape.<BR><BR>Rare or Localised:<BR>A tree of a species or variety that is rare or of very localised distribution.<BR><BR>Outstanding Example of Species<BR>A tree that is an outstanding example of its species.<BR><BR>A fine specimen of Spanish Fir which has reached a considerable height. A native of Spain, the species has grown particularly well throughout the Central Highlands, Daylesford, Coghills Creek, Creswick, Ballarat, Buninyong and Mt Macedom. The tree in in excellent condition and is an important planting in Queens Park.