Tree ID: 2591
Yews recorded: Ancient 5m-7m
Tree girth: 561cm
Girth height: at 90cm
Tree sex: male
Date of visit: 17-Aug-07
Source of earliest mention: No data
Notes:August 2007 – Tim Hills: A fine flourishing yew, of considerable height. Branching begins from about 7′ upwards, many of these are very thick with no discernible leading branch. Much adventitious growth was noted on these branches. There were no signs of hollowing. Ivy had been treated. Girth of 17′ 2” (523cm) at 1′.
June 2014 – Peter Norton: A girth of 17′ 7” (536cm) was recorded between the ground and 6” and 18′ 0” (549cm) at 3′ just above a large lower burr.
2016 – Tim Hills: I recorded 17′ 11” (546cm) at 1′, though beneath the burr. Girth at a steady 3′ above the ground level was 18′ 5” (561cm).
Tree ID | Location | Photo | Yews recorded | Girth |
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2591 | West Chinnock | Ancient 5m-7m | 561cm at 90cm - view more info |