Elms

Species

English Elm - ulmus procera

Recommendations

English Elm is considered to be outside of its natural range in the north of England. An ancient introduction with a scattered distribution throughout the lowlands of the county it is now substantially reduced by disease and can no longer be recommended for general planting

Other elm species with some disease resistance are occasionally planted - these are not recommended for planting in rural situations where alternative native species should be used. The native Wych Elm can still be planted in woodland mixtures and will ‘self-coppice’ and persist in the understorey if affected by disease.