Blue Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica ‘Glauca’), Riley Reserve

This tree is uniquely located in the centre of Riley Reserve, making it the key feature and focal point of the park, enhancing the aesthetic appeal.

  • Tree number

    187/CTR/2021

  • Date of assessment

    26/08/2021

  • Assessing Officer

    Christian Renaud

  • Tree Owner

    Council Tree

  • Record Type

    Single Specimen Tree

  • Number of trees

    1

  • Botanical Name

    Cedrus atlantica ‘Glauca’

  • Common Name

    Blue Atlas Cedar

  • Structural Root Zone (SRZ)

    3.4m

  • Approximate age

    60 years

  • Diameter at breast height:

    100cm

  • Tree Protection Zone (TPZ)

    12m

  • Tree height

    15m

  • Tree canopy width

    14m

  • Coordinates

    Easting: 330427.3 Northing: 5804484.2

  • Glen Eira Asset ID

    TP103721

Statement of significance:

This tree fulfils the criteria of:

  • Unique location or context
  • Aesthetic value

This tree is uniquely located in the centre of Riley Reserve, making it the key feature and focal point of the park, enhancing the aesthetic appeal.

It is particularly striking and iconic in the landscape due to its position, making a major contribution to the neighbourhood character. The loss of this tree would result in a substantial loss of amenity to the local community and users of the park.


 

Council Report