European Yew (Taxus baccata)
₹4,500.00 Regular Price
₹2,000.00Sale Price
Excluding Taxes
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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