| Name | Pacific Yew (Taxus brevifolia) |
| Type | Softwood. |
| Other Names | Also known as yew or western yew. |
| Sources | Grows in western Canada and United States. |
| Appearance | Even grained with a very fine texture. Bright orange to rose-red heartwood and light yellow sapwood. |
| Physical Props | Heavy, hard, strong, and stiff with good shock resistance, good steam bending, very good decay resistance, and good stability in service. |
| Working Props | Generally works well especially for turning, but has tendency to split. Saw dust may cause nose irritation in some people. Holds screws and nails well but pre-drilling recommended to prevent splitting. Finishes smoothly although oil-based finishes will turn heartwood to a chocolate brown. |
| Uses | Valued for turnery, archery bows and other bent work. Also used for canoe paddles, carvings, novelties, musical instruments, and paneling. |
| Comments | In relatively scarce supply. |
