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Are there any resistant elms?
Yes, the Bendy Tree is a wych elm, a species known for some natural resistance to Dutch elm disease. Scientists are also breeding new elm varieties with enhanced resistance, hoping to reintroduce them to the UK landscape. This offers a glimmer of hope for the future of elms.
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