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Yew. Irish Iur. Taxus baccata
Description
Medium sized evergreen tree with characteristic
red fleshy berries (called arils). Single seed in each aril. Height Typically 15 - 28 m.
Age Very long lived - Maybe even 2000 years.
Habitat
On limestone and chalk. Often occurs in the dense shade of Oak woods. Used for hedging and topiary.
Natural Distribution
Throughout Britain and Ireland. Native to most of Europe, Asia Minor and North Africa.