Bermiego Yew, Ancient yew tree in Bermiego, Spain
The Bermiego Yew stands 13 meters tall with a trunk diameter of 6.82 meters and spreads its branches across a 15-meter crown near Santa María church.
This remarkable specimen has endured for more than 2000 years, making it one of the oldest living yew trees in Europe and a witness to countless generations.
Local residents refer to the tree as Teixu l'Iglesia in Asturian language, connecting the natural monument to the religious heritage of the village.
Visitors can find this protected natural monument on the western slopes of the Aramo mountain range, within the grounds of Santa María church in Bermiego village.
The bark, sap, roots, and seeds of this yew tree contain potent toxins that ancient Celtiberian people used to create poisonous weapons for hunting and warfare.
Location: Bermiego
GPS coordinates: 43.20093,-5.98426
Latest update: May 19, 2025 13:47
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