Ulmus parvifolia 'Golden Rey'

Ulmus parvifolia
Cultivar 'Golden Rey'
Origin USA

The Chinese Elm cultivar Ulmus parvifolia 'Golden Rey' is an American clone patented by B. Rey in 1990.[1]

Description

Chiefly distinguished by its spreading dome shape, the leaves emerge a uniform light yellow, maturing to chartreuse. The exfoliating bark is a mottled mix of grey, orange and brown.[2]

Pests and diseases

The species and its cultivars are highly resistant, but not immune, to Dutch elm disease, and unaffected by the Elm Leaf Beetle Xanthogaleruca luteola .

Cultivation

'Golden Rey' is not known to be in cultivation beyond the United States.

Synonymy

Accessions

None known.

Nurseries

North America

References

  1. American Nurseryman, 175 (4): 62, 1992
  2. Santamour, Frank S.; Bentz, Susan E. (May 1995). "Updated Checklist of Elm (Ulmus) Cultivars for use in North America". Journal of Arboriculture. 21 (3): 122–131. Retrieved 20 June 2016.


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