YEW
- a very large collection featuring most
of the famous ancient yews from around Britain.
The Fortingall Yew from Scotland (supposedly
Britain’s oldest tree - over 5,000
years old). The Fraternal Four in Borrowdale,
Cumbria. The Much Marcle Yew, with the seat
inside. The Llangernyw Yew, Wales’
largest yew. The Crom Yews in Co. Fermanagh
- vast tangled canopy of two interwoven
trees. The Florence Court Yew - a sport
of fastigiate form which is the mother tree
of every other Irish yew in the world. There
are many, many more. Some are famous for
historic reasons, but others are remarkable
for their contorted and hollowed forms.
Details of flowers, fruit and wonderful
bark patterns.
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