The Chinese Elm cultivar Ulmus parvifolia 'Golden Rey' is an American clone patented by B. Rey in 1990.[1]
Ulmus parvifolia 'Golden Rey' | |
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Species | Ulmus parvifolia |
Cultivar | 'Golden Rey' |
Origin | US |
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]
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]
'Golden Rey' is not known to be in cultivation beyond the United States.
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