The Yew Family
European Yew
| Scientific Name: | Taxus baccata |
| Location: | Europe and Southwest Asia |
| Dried Weight: | 42lbs/ft3 |
| Janka Hardness: | 1,520lbf |
| Crushing Strength: | 8,000lbf /in2 |
European Yew has a heartwood which is an orangish brown color, sometimes with a darker brown or purplish hue. It will darken with age. The sapwood is a pale yellow or tan color. It has a tight grain and fine texture. The wood gives off a natural lustre. The resin canals are absent. It is rated as durable to very durable in regards to decay. It is easy to work with and glues, finishes, and turns well.
Pacific Yew
| Scientific Name: | Taxus brevifolia |
| Location: | Pacific Northwest of North America |
| Dried Weight: | 44lbs/ft3 |
| Janka Hardness: | 1,600lbf |
| Crushing Strength: | 8,100lbf /in2 |
Pacific Yew has a heartwood which is an orangish brown color, sometimes with a darker brown or purplish hue. It will darken with age. The sapwood is a pale yellow or tan color. It has a tight grain and fine texture. The wood gives off a natural lustre. The resin canals are absent. It is rated as very durable in regards to decay. It is easy to work with and glues, finishes, and turns well.