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Main Discussion Area => English Warbow => Topic started by: Sammakesbows on June 07, 2020, 11:19:24 pm

Title: Is there yew outside its natural range?
Post by: Sammakesbows on June 07, 2020, 11:19:24 pm

I know that Osage can be found well outside its natural range even in the wild due to human introduction. I live in southern California. Is this the case with yew?

Title: Re: Is there yew outside its natural range?
Post by: Pat B on June 08, 2020, 09:08:42 am

There should be Pacific yew growing in the California mountains, at least up north. There are other yews growing in folks landscapes.

Title: Re: Is there yew outside its natural range?
Post by: mullet on June 08, 2020, 12:41:00 pm

There is a very rare Yew growing in the Panhandle in North Florida on the Apalachicola River. And it is protected.

Title: Re: Is there yew outside its natural range?
Post by: Pat B on June 08, 2020, 04:45:37 pm

I think there is a native species that grows in eastern North America also.

Title: Re: Is there yew outside its natural range?
Post by: BAfromPA on June 10, 2020, 09:59:13 pm

Taxis canadensis but I don't think it gets big enough for full length staves. I have found a good bit of yew by getting permission to trim overgrown hedgerows here in PA.

Title: Re: Is there yew outside its natural range?
Post by: Sammakesbows on June 10, 2020, 11:14:33 pm

Quote from: BAfromPA on June 10, 2020, 09:59:13 pm

Taxis canadensis but I don't think it gets big enough for full length staves. I have found a good bit of yew by getting permission to trim overgrown hedgerows here in PA.

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Title: Re: Is there yew outside its natural range?
Post by: Brevi on June 26, 2020, 11:13:43 pm

I was surprised to see small yew growing in the mountains of SW Alberta ,  cold enough to get reliable frost 9 months a year if not more.