Ulmus parvifolia 'Golden Rey'

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Ulmus parvifolia 'Golden Rey'
SpeciesUlmus parvifolia
Cultivar'Golden Rey'
OriginUS

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

Xanthogaleruca luteola.[3]

Cultivation

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

Synonymy

  • 'Golden Ray': in error.
  • 'Aurea'

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.
  3. ^ "Elm Leaf Beetle Survey". Archived from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 17 July 2017.