The yew as a remover of air pollution
Some very recent and exciting news. A press release from Surrey University, England in January 2024, reports how “of those studied, Yew (Taxus baccata) was
February 27, 2024
Science and Research
A range of articles exploring the yew tree from botanical, biological and arboricultural perspectives.
Yew (Taxus) – A Sensational Survivor
This in-depth article explores in comprehensive detail a particular aspect to the yew’s botanical history touched upon in the Arboricultural Association online webinar – Understanding
April 15, 2021
Webinar – Understanding the Yew
In this webinar, ‘Understanding the Yew Tree’, hosted by the Arboricultural Association (24.03.2021) you can hear Paul Greenwood of SYTHI talk on ‘Looking at the
April 15, 2021
Leaves of the Tree
“And the Leaves of the Tree shall be for the Healing of Nations” Revelations; 22.2 In recent decades, a new chapter has been added to
March 23, 2021
How Old Can a Yew Tree Become?
This question has perplexed yew research for centuries. It remains unanswered, because the truth is, we do not know. However, studies carried out in Britain
November 29, 2020
What’s So Special About Yew Trees?
A well-known wow factor about yew trees is that they can live for a very, very, long time. Dendrochronology can prove yews can live to
November 13, 2020
The Irish Yew – Taxus Baccata Fastigiata
On the mountains above Florence Court, a local farmer noticed some strange looking bushes of yew and dug them up. Some sources say this was
November 10, 2020
How Old is That Yew? – Age Categories Used by SYTHI
Since time immemorial individual trees have been described as ancient and are often found featuring in myth, legend, literature, folklore and botanical science. This epithet
November 9, 2020