THIS IS A DRAFT
The species account below is an early version, drafted around 2003. It has been provided here to aid understanding, but please be aware it may not fully tally with the up-to-date map and statistics shown below.
Ulmus minor sensu Stace
an elm
Species Details
This elm is a very rare native tree of copses and hedgerows. It has been recorded for four localities in recent times (Derbyshire Bridge SK07A, Flagg Moor SK16I, Bradley Old Park SK24L & Horsleygate SK37D). These records probably refer to subspecies XXminor while subspecies XXsarniensis has been recorded once as a planted tree in West Park (SK4833). Subspecies XXminor is probably under recorded as a native plant.