The Llangernyw Yew (pronounced [ɬanˈɡɛrnɨu] ⓘ) is an ancient yew (Taxus baccata) in the village of Llangernyw, Conwy, Wales. The tree is fragmented and its core part has been lost, leaving several enormous offshoots.

Taxus cuspidata, the Japanese yew[2] or spreading yew, is a member of the genus Taxus, native to Japan, Korea, northeast China and the extreme southeast of Russia. In Japan, the tree is known as ichi'i (一位), meaning "first rank". This is because first rank courtiers carried shaku scepters made of yew.

In interpretations of Norse cosmology, the tree Yggdrasil has traditionally been interpreted as a giant ash tree. Some scholars now believe errors were made in past interpretations of the ancient writings, and that the tree is most likely a European yew ( Taxus baccata ).

More information about the European Yew (Taxus baccata). Girth records In this table of girth records worldwide only girth measurements made at a height between 1.30 m and 1.50 m are listed.

Dec 17, 2015 · The Llangernyw Yew is an ancient tree, growing in Conwy, Wales. The tree is estimated to be between 4,000 and 5,000 years old, although dating yew trees is notoriously difficult thanks to the...

There are two giant yew trees at St Aeddan’s church – the largest has a circumference of 10.5 m, but the other one – 7.15 m. The largest is unusual: it has a dead wood shell around a hollow and a younger tree rising from this hollow.

Sep 3, 2014 · The enormous yew trees at Powis Castle in mid Wales are getting their yearly trim thanks to a team of gardeners who aren't afraid of heights

May 19, 2009 · A giant yew with a canopy the size of London's Royal Albert Hall has entered the record books as the widest tree in the UK.

Sep 3, 2023 · This ancient tree is a great survivor once visited by a future king. The then Prince of Wales came to see the yew tree of Llangernyw - which may be up to 4000-years-old - five years ago.

Dec 10, 2023 · Four enormous yew trees grow in the churchyard. Especially impressive are two yew trees south of the church: the Old Yew and the New Yew… although the “New” one is not new!