September 23rd Birth Flower Spotlight, Yew Tree
Description of Yew Tree The Yew Tree (Taxus baccata) is a long-lived and evergreen conifer native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of western Asia. Renowned for its dense, dark-green foliage and bright red arils (fleshy seed coverings), the Yew Tree is both visually striking and deeply symbolic. It thrives in various climates, often found in churchyards, cemeteries, and ancient woodlands. The tree can grow up to 20 meters tall and live for thousands of years, making it a living testament to resilience and endurance....