ENGLISH YEW EXOTIC WOOD
English Yew Tree may be the most elegant softwood. Displaying an array of colors from amber to pink, Yew Tree’s tones continue to develop as they age, getting richer and richer. Yew Tree at its best, can be found with pip or eye.
- Rustic elegance
- Beautiful pip figure
- Can have deep amber and/or pink heartwood
- Traditional wood for the English long bow
Characteristics of English Yew
| Origin of Wood Type | England, Scotland, & Ireland |
| Botanical Name | Taxus baccata |
| Specific Gravity | 0.67 |
| Avg. Weight Per BF | 3.5 lb/ bf |
| Color Range | Gold – Orange – Brown |
| Rarity / Availability | Not Readily Available – None currently in stock – Call For More Info 1.610.932.7400 |
| Typical Avg. Width | 3″ to 15″ |
| Typical Avg. Length | 6′ to 10′ |
| Avg. Waste Factor | 1 |
| Wood Uses | Furniture, Architectural Millwork, Bow Making, Outdoor Uses, Wood Turning, Wood Carving, Fences, Posts, Veneer, Cabinetry and many other uses |
| Lumber Grades | Flitch |
| Other Trade Names | Common Yew, European Yew, English Yew Tree, Yew Tree |
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