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Predominant yew in Europe; extraordinarily long-lived and slow growing; one of the oldest species in the world.

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        In 1938, willows sprouted around Broadbalk, but later they were replaced by gooseberry and English yew.
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        English yew also serves the purpose; so does almond wood.
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