YEW

Latin name: Taxus

Type of wood: Softwood

Characteristics:

Yew trees are amongst the oldest in the world and have been traditionally used for making tools as well as furniture and machinery.

Uses: Yew is commonly used for furniture.

Advantages:

• hard, elastic wood
• attractive wood grain
• resistant to shock loads
• polishes well
• highly resistant to wear and tear

Disadvantages:

• high oil content can affect some finishes