On 08/04/15 12:42, Nick Maclaren wrote:

There are dozens of common plants that are at least as toxic as
yew, several that are much more toxic (I mentioned one), several
that are vegetables, and several that regularly cause accidental
human fatalities. Yet yew is singled out for demonisation. It's
total ********.

And yet it would irresponsible not to take it into consideration
depending on location.

I was not singling yew out - it happens to be one we're discussing -
merely pointing out that it's quite toxic. That may be a consideration
for the OP or whoever sees this post, especially if it''s in an area
with lots of small kids coming and going.

Is this "rights for yew day" or something?

I like yew to look at, but there are places I'd be less than happy to
proactively plant it.