Original sentence: Given the vast range of forms, branching habits and leaf shapes, it would be futile to attempt a detailed description of U.One feature that remains common to all varieties is the ease with which U.minor produces suckers from roots and stumps, even after devastation by Dutch elm disease, consequently the genetic resources of the species are not considered endangered
Edited sentence: The leaves are generally elliptic, < 11cm long by 7.5 cm broad, with the asymmetric base and acuminate apex typical of the genus; the upper surface is coarse.The species readily produces suckers from roots and stumps, even after devastation by Dutch elm disease, consequently the genetic resources of the species are not considered endangered.The tree typically grows to < 30 m and bears a rounded crown