Tejo de Santa Coloma, Ancient yew tree in Santa Coloma, Spain
The Tejo de Santa Coloma reaches a height of 14.5 meters with a trunk perimeter of 6 meters, standing next to a parish church.
The millennial yew tree predates the current church structure, which was built in 1785 on the foundations of a 14th-century religious building.
Local celebrations include religious ceremonies near the tree, where temporary altars are set up for special occasions like Corpus Christi mass.
The natural monument, protected since 1995, is located in the municipality of Allande, Asturias, at coordinates 43.296476, -6.724094.
This specimen contains taxine, a potent poison historically used by ancient Asturians to enhance their arrows during conflicts with Roman forces.
Location: Santa Coloma
GPS coordinates: 43.29651,-6.72479
Latest update: March 10, 2025 14:50
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