How old are yew?

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BigSweetie B
BigSweetie Sep 13, 2005 15:08:51
Replying to BigSweetie

oops, that should've been the yew at <a href="http://www.themodernantiquarian.com/site/787">Fortinagll</a>

Cheers
Andy

P PeterH
PeterH Sep 13, 2005 15:17:20
Replying to BigSweetie

Yes Fortinagll is the Great Godfather (Godmother?) of all yews - its age must be tremendous. If 36 feet gives an age of 6,000 years then what incredible age does 56 feet indicate?