How old are yew?

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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?

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BigSweetie Sep 13, 2005 15:31:28
Replying to PeterH

I think the Fortingall yew is now generally accepted to be 5000 years old, but I don't know who arrived at that date or how the dating method compares to the one you've mentioned

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Andy