In some cases, chunks of bark were removed to make cups in the 19th century. Now, in an effort to preserve the ancient tree’s DNA, Fortingall Yew’s caretakers have launched an initiative ...

If you find an older yew it will look different, with shredding bark that reveals a red trunk underneath. Female trees also produce red berries rather than cones like most other conifers.

Taxol, the anti-cancer drug, is produced naturally in the bark of Pacific Yew trees, which take 80 years to grow. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news ...

brevifolia when it appeared that bark from the tree would be needed in large amounts.) The goal of the environmentalists was not to ensure that there would continue to be sufficient Pacific yew to ...