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Fortingall

Tree ID: 447

Yews recorded: Ancient 7m+

Tree girth: 1722cm

Girth height: No data

Tree sex: male

Date of visit: 30-Jul-01

Source of earliest mention: 1769: The Yew-Trees of Britain and Ireland (1897) John Lowe.

Notes:

The wall would appear to provide the necessary protection and the two fragments were growing vigorously. One of these leans against the wall and a crack has started to appear in the stonework.

Yew trees at Fortingall:

Tree ID Location Photo Yews recorded Girth
447 Fortingall Ancient 7m+ 1722cm - view more info