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The Payhembury Yew

Payhembury, Devon

Recorded by: Simon Pardoe

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About the tree

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Species:
Common yewTaxus baccata
Form:
Multi stem
Standing or fallen:
Fragmented
Living status:
Alive
Girth:
11.46m at a height of 0.05m History
Veteran status:
Ancient tree

Location of tree

County:
Devon
Country:
England
Grid reference:
ST0887801805
Public accessibility:
Public - open access (e.g. public park)
Surroundings:
Churchyard

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  • Just to confirm, difficult to measure, but about 36 feet girth at ground level and 48 feet at 1.5 m to give some idea of spread.

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The Payhembury Yew

Payhembury, Devon

Recorded by: Simon Pardoe

About the tree

Species:
Common yew
Form:
Multi stem
Standing or fallen:
Fragmented
Living status:
Alive
Girth:
11.46m at a height of 0.05m History
Condition:
Holes or water pockets, Hollowing branches, Hollow trunk - with opening
Veteran status:
Ancient tree
Tree number:
6581
Local or historic name:
The Payhembury Yew

Location of tree

County:
Devon
Country:
England
Grid reference:
ST0887801805
Public accessibility:
Public - open access (e.g. public park)
Surroundings:
Churchyard
Ancient tree site:
--
Woodland Trust wood:
No

Wildlife

Epiphytes:
Ivy
Fungi:
--
Invertebrates:
--
Bats:
--

Recorded by

Recorded by:
Simon Pardoe
Recording organisation:
--
Recorded on:
01/04/2021