Pastur Yew

With a height of 17 metres, a trunk perimeter of 4.25 metres and a crown diameter of 20 metres, it is one of the most outstanding specimens of this species(Taxus baccata) in the region. It is located in the municipality of Illano, in the foothills of La Bobia, next to the Pastur Sanctuary.

The yew has a magical significance. All parts of the tree, with the exception of the aril of the berries, contain a powerful poison, taxine, and there is hardly a chapel or chapel worth its salt that has not had a large specimen of yew nearby. It is a tree that is highly valued for its wood and the shape of its grain. It is very hard and compact, very durable as it is rot-proof. The colour of the sapwood is ivory white, while the heartwood is reddish when cut and reddish brown when dry. It is highly valued in cabinetmaking and was used in ancient times for the manufacture of bows. It is used in lathe work, carving and in the manufacture of tool handles or kitchen utensils.