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European Yew (Taxus baccata)

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  • Scientific Name: Taxus baccata — European Yew.

  • Native Home: Europe, North Africa, and parts of western Asia.

  • Height: 10–20 metres.

  • Lifespan: 1,000–2,000 years or more.

Uses and Harvesting

  • Timber: Fine-grained, strong, and elastic wood valued for specialty woodworking.

  • Harvesting: Carefully managed selective cutting; many ancient trees are protected.

  • Age to Harvest: Approximately 80–120 years for substantial timber.

  • Products: Fine furniture, woodcraft, traditional bows, and ornamental hedging plants.

History and Global Production

  • Traditional Use: Historically prized for longbows and specialist woodworking.

  • Global Spread: Native across much of Europe and western Asia, and widely planted in temperate gardens and landscapes.

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