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Yew (Taxus baccata)
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| Other names: |
Common yew, European yew
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| Sources: |
Europe, Asia Minor, North Africa, Burma and the Himalayas
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| Characteristics: |
A tough, hard softwood. Is has an orange-red heartwood, with distinct light-colored sapwood. The growth pattern makes the wood very decorative.
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| Workability: |
Difficult
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| Average dried weight: |
42lb/cubic foot (670kg/cubic meter)
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| Common uses: |
Furniture, turning, joinery
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| Finishing: |
Good
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