Unidentified Tree

[Pigeon feather]

Please can someone i/d this tree for me? It looks like a type of fir/pine to me but I'm unsure as to what it is, I've taken separate pics of the leaves, bark and the tree itself to help with the i/d, many thanks

[Jez]

Tis it A Yew not you but Yew?

[wildone]

It certainly looks like a Yew to me. Which means that it is one of the 3 native conifers.

[Cazzie]

Certainly looks like a Yew to me too!

Very slow growing and are often found in graveyards

[Pigeon feather]

Thanks guys! I never even thought of a yew, but now you say it... guess I have never seen such a mature one before! I always thought they were stumpy little things with red berries...

[Cazzie]

Yes they do fruit with the red berries, but I'm not sure how often or if there are male/female trees etc.

They surely are a majestic tree and I'd love one in my garden, but I'd be long gone before it got to the size of the one in your pic lol!

[wildone]

Originally Posted by Cazzie

Yes they do fruit with the red berries, but I'm not sure how often or if there are male/female trees etc.

There are male and female trees. The 'berries' are actually adapted cones. Remember all parts of the tree is poisonous except for the outer red of the aril. The seeds must not be chewed, swallowed or ingested ever.
For more on Yew trees try
http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/fo...ee-toxins.html

[Jez]

Originally Posted by wildone

There are male and female trees. The 'berries' are actually adapted cones. Remember all parts of the tree is poisonous except for the outer red of the aril. The seeds must not be chewed, swallowed or ingested ever.
For more on Yew trees try
http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/fo...ee-toxins.html

Because it would POOR yew

[jdurbo]

Do yew trees grow like that because the trunk is very unusual! i like it!

jen xxx