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