Bermiego Yew

Bermiego Yew, also called in Asturias "Teixu l'Ilesia" is an ancient tree of the species Taxus baccata. It is found in the Spanish town of Bermiego, growing on the western slope of the Sierra del Aramo, just outside the village, and within the precincts of the village church.

The morphology of the Bermiego Yew is almost perfect. Its crown measures 15 meters and is 10 meters high, and the trunk is from 6.5 to 7 meters in diameter.

This ancient yew was declared a natural monument on April 27, 1995, so that it is protected, and included in the conservation plan for the natural treasures of Asturia.