I suggested Yew because I am familiar with Pacific Yew - It does look like a Pacific Yew (Taxus brevifolia) and their growing conditions are pretty specific. But there is a Yew native to the East coast (Taxus canadensis) - that would be a more reasonable east coast choice if it is a Yew.
Having cones or fruits would be good. Seeing more of the tree structure and size would be good. I think
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