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A 410-year-old Pacific Yew tree, possibly oldest of its kind in US, falls in Washington state: ‘It was its time’

Josh Farley, Kitsap SunComments Off on A 410-year-old Pacific Yew tree, possibly oldest of its kind in US, falls in Washington state: ‘It was its time’

A Pacific Yew tree, known as a strong conifer whose bark has been used to treat cancer, fell in December after 410 years in Washington state.

       
Josh Farley, Kitsap Sun
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