Taxus baccata at Neuländer Deich

The Taxus baccata at Neuländer Deich displays dense dark green needles and produces small red berries throughout its extensive branches.

The ancient yew tree has endured at this location for approximately 1,000 years, witnessing centuries of regional transformations in northern Germany.

Local residents consider this natural monument a symbol of endurance, as yew trees traditionally represent connections between past and present generations.

Visitors can find this protected tree at coordinates 53.470347, 10.026604, within the administrative territory of Harburg near Hamburg.

The tree's dense wood structure made it particularly valuable for medieval longbow production, a characteristic specific to Taxus baccata species.

GPS coordinates: 53.47035,10.02660

Latest update: March 11, 2025 09:56