Taxol, the anti-cancer drug, is produced naturally in the bark of Pacific Yew trees, which take 80 years to grow. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news ...

The Pacific yew is often a small, shrub-like tree that grows only about 6 feet high, but it can reach heights of 45 to 60 feet. It is evergreen and the bright red berries do add some interest ...

As with all yew trees, the dark green foliage is evergreen and in the winter months, vibrant red berries are produced, adding a splash of color to the yard when much else is dormant. Pacific yew ...

The Pacific yew was long considered a trash, or weed, tree that “contaminated” lumber companies' harvests of Douglas fir in the Northwest, often done by clear-cutting old forests. The ...