Yew (Botanically a softwood)
 English
A tree that attains great age but seldom a great height. The butt is often very fluted, colour varies from pale yellow to dark red or purple. Fine close grain, tough and hard, often with small clusters of pips. Very Faulty and only yields small cutting sizes. Can show great character if natural faults are included.
Uses: Mainly for small articles of furniture, chair making and turnery.
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