Random tree appeared - should I remove?

Hello all

Just a bit of advice needed. We not so long ago had a random Christmas-like tree appear in the garden in amongst some shrubs. It certainly wasn't there when we moved in, so as newb gardeners we are confused. Anyway, do you think we should remove it?

Thanks
Tim

 

Looks like a Yew Taxus baccata - Wikipedia. Read the bit about toxicity.

 

Yes its a Yew. All depends how much room you have in the garden. They can grow large but can be clipped easily to form into a shape.

 

Reading that, I should be dead now.

 

Am I right in thinking Monty Don started a topiary of Nigel on garderners world out of yew?

 

Excellent, thank you. And, um, the toxicity thing does not sound great , so glad I asked in this forum.

I'll take a close look tomorrow morning at the tree, but my wife has all sorts of allergies so potentially worth removing. Cheers

 

Ok great, thank you

 

Perhaps you're here in spirit?

I won't lie it does have me a little nervous as we have kids too.

 

Thanks! Although with my lack of gardening knowlede and the Yew's potential toxicity, I may just remove for now.