Ulmus parvifolia 'Golden Rey'
| Ulmus parvifolia 'Golden Rey' | |
|---|---|
| Species | Ulmus parvifolia |
| Cultivar | 'Golden Rey' |
| Origin | US |
The Chinese Elm cultivar Ulmus parvifolia 'Golden Rey' is an American clone patented by B. Rey in 1990.[1]
Description
[edit]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
[edit]The species and its cultivars are highly resistant, but not immune, to Dutch elm disease, and unaffected by the Elm Leaf Beetle Xanthogaleruca luteola.[3]
Cultivation
[edit]'Golden Rey' is not known to be in cultivation beyond the United States.
Synonymy
[edit]- 'Golden Ray': in error.
- 'Aurea'
Accessions
[edit]None known.
Nurseries
[edit]North America
[edit]- ForestFarm Nursery, Williams, Oregon, US.[1]
- Green Creek Nursery, Stephenville, Texas, US.
- Rosebrook Nursery, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, US.
References
[edit]- ^ American Nurseryman, 175 (4): 62, 1992
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Elm Leaf Beetle Survey". Archived from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
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