Yew trees can get quite old - around 250 years and more. Yew trees often appear dark and mysterious. The yew was once considered a tree of mourning. Yew branches were said to ward off evil spells and demons.

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March 1, 2025

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The yew is probably the oldest of the native tree species (600,000 years ago). It is the slowest growing conifer. Because yew wood is so hard and flexible at the …

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Over 2000 very old yew trees
One of the largest yew forests in Europe

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