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 USA.

Synonymy

Accessions

None known.

Nurseries

North America

References

  1. American Nurseryman, 175 (4): 62, 1992
  2. Santamour, F. S., & Bentz, S. E. Updated checklist of elm (Ulmus) cultivars for use in North America. Journal of Arboriculture, 21(3): May, 1995.



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