Jilm u Brodského potoka, Protected elm tree in Nový Hrozenkov, Czech Republic.
Jilm u Brodského potoka is a protected elm tree growing near the Brodský stream in the Zlín Region mountains, standing at about 28 meters tall with a substantial trunk and wide-spreading branches. The tree rises solitary from the landscape, creating a natural landmark visible from various approach paths.
The elm received protected status in 2013, making it part of the Czech Republic's official natural heritage system. This designation highlighted the importance of preserving such old trees as key natural landmarks in the region.
The elm serves as a gathering place for the community during local festivals and seasonal events held throughout the year.
You can reach the elm by following marked trails from the center of Nový Hrozenkov, with parking available nearby. The terrain is easily walkable, especially during drier months when paths are less slippery.
This elm belongs to the Ulmus glabra species, making it one of the few large trees of its kind still standing in the region after disease wiped out many others. Its survival is notable given how elm disease affected the broader population of such trees across Europe.
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