Yew European Wood Veneer Information

European Yew, more commonly known as common Yew, grows pretty much all over Europe, the Mediterranean, Oceania, SE Asia and North Africa. This species is actually poisonous to humans and cattle, but not to deer and rabbits. I was unable to find out what other critters can or cannot eat it. Yew starts out as bright tan and or red brown to purple but with exposure and age it will mellow to a brown/golden brown. Yew trees are some of the oldest in Europe. They are often disfigured, short and they have hollowed and fluted trunks. Waste is the word for this wood so it is a good thing there is a lot of it. The waste factor is high when processed from log to lumber or veneer and it continues from there. This wood is brittle and it cracks easily so plan on taking extra care and preparation time when working with it. Don't get in a hurry and keep some softener around. We usually only bring it in in larger quantitys as needed.

Yew Long Wood

Yew Burl Wood