I know they are slow growing.
In the garden of the house where I was born there is a yew tree. Big tree,
girth about 8-10ft at chest level. Haven't measured it but would estimate
50-60ft high.
Today I have been given an old photo of the place taken many years ago. I
would be interested to know when the photo might have been taken (some
decades +/- would do).
It appears that the yew has grown taller by about 30ft.
Photo is definitely pre 1952. I live with it yet. Lovely tree but very
messy.
Thanks very much,
Nick.