THIS romantic but rather sombre tree has for long ages been connected in simple country minds with superstitious stories of illness and death. All the old authorities on trees have lurid tales to ...

The yew tree (Taxus baccata) is believed to have taken root sometime during Britain's Bronze Age. Clonal trees. Though these are some of the oldest individual trees in the world, ...

TEHRAN – The thickest-ever Taxus baccata L. (European yew) in Iran, which is said to be one of the most voluminous in the world, has been found in the northern Hyrcanian Forest. The tree is 192 ...

But some trees stand out from the rest. Scattered across continents, these trees defy the ... in Wales, is estimated to be ...

Yew trees and shrubs (Taxus) are among the most versatile of conifers. ... (Taxus baccata ‘Fastigiata Aurea’), which will eventually grow to 25 feet tall by 8 feet wide.

The yew, Taxus baccata, is a medicinal tree, as are the other seven species in its genus (though some botanists consider all eight species to be just one).Across the globe this renowned species is a ...

The Irish yew, Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata,' is a prime example of how useful an evergreen can be. It's a tough plant, needing no supplemental water once it's established. It grows in sun or part ...

But one rare tree with proven anti-cancer property is on the verge of extinction, and needs urgent protection. Maire’s yew (Taxus mairei or Lauth Salla in Nepali) is a conifer that used to be abundant ...

The US National Cancer Institute screened 35,000 plants, but one particular sample collected from the bark of the Pacific Yew tree provided what is now one of the most highly prescribed cancer drugs.

Seattle Post-Intelligencer Logo. Life // Home & Garden. Plant Pick: Taxus baccata 'Repandens' Spreading English yew ...

Hull artist using his own hair to grow a tree - so his legacy will live on. Keith Key often uses wood and trees for basis of his sculptures and other artwork. hulldailymail. Bookmark.

What: Taxus baccata “Fastigiata,” with the common name Irish yew, is an extremely useful evergreen conifer for sun or shade. Most commonly used for hedging purposes, it has a naturally upright ...