Yew

Description

Yew is a medium-sized to large, rather slow-growing, evergreen tree with beautiful red bark and a dense, bushy, spreading habit .Yew trees are some of the oldest trees in Ireland. Often found in grave yards due to keep away from livestock. All parts of this tree are poisonous. The very narrow, leathery leaves are very dark green, in pairs on either side of the shoot. Insignificant flowers appear in spring, and are followed, on female trees, by red fruits, which persist into winter, and are attractive to birds; birds also like the dense habit of the tree. Most parts of this tree are poisonous. Yew makes an excellent hedge and topiary, and tolerates hard clipping. Yew trees do not need any pruning.