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With its stunning contrast between rich orange-red heartwood and pale cream sapwood, and its fine, wavy grain, Yew is one of the most beautiful and distinctive timbers available in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: Striking contrast between rich orange-red to reddish-brown heartwood and pale cream to white sapwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrain: Fine and wavy, often with beautiful natural figuring and knots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: Hard and dense for a native softwood — excellent durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorkability: Good — works well with sharp tools; the contrast between heartwood and sapwood is a decorative feature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine furniture and statement pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurned bowls, platters, and decorative items\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife handles and small luxury items\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArchitectural joinery and feature pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eYew from The Wood Room is a rare and precious British timber with a history like no other. Each plank is individually selected for its exceptional colour and character — browse our stock and own a piece of Britain's ancient woodland heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"yew-yew01-615x190x21mm","title":"Yew YEW01 — 615x190x21mm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eYew (Taxus baccata)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnglish Yew is one of the most prized and characterful native hardwoods available — instantly recognisable by its rich, warm orange-red heartwood contrasting beautifully with creamy white sapwood. 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