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Sizergh - Holeslack Wood

Tree ID: 4218

Yews recorded: Ancient 7m+

Tree girth: 729cm

Girth height: at 5cm

Tree sex: male

Date of visit: 23-Mar-14

Source of earliest mention: 2013: Nick Brown

Notes:

2013 – Nick Brown: Recorded as 723cm (23′ 9”) at 20cm, its narrowest point below the bulge.
2014 – Tim Hills: The largest is this magnificent specimen, in excellent condition. A girth of 23′ 11” (729cm) was recorded close to the ground but above the roots. The tree bulges considerably so that girth between 3′ and 4′ was 27′ 9” (846cm). In holes at the base could be seen internal growth almost filling the spaces. At least two of its large central branches are hollow.

Yew trees at Sizergh - Holeslack Wood:

Tree ID Location Photo Yews recorded Girth
4218 Sizergh - Holeslack Wood Ancient 7m+ 729cm at 5cm - view more info
4219 Sizergh - Holeslack Wood Ancient 5m-7m 595cm - view more info
4340 Sizergh - Holeslack Wood Notable No data available - view more info
4327 Sizergh - Holeslack Wood Lost No data available - view more info
4326 Sizergh - Holeslack Wood Notable No data available - view more info