| Ulmus parvifolia 'Golden Rey' | |
|---|---|
| Species | Ulmus parvifolia |
| Cultivar | 'Golden Rey' |
| Origin | US |
TheChinese ElmcultivarUlmus parvifolia 'Golden Rey' is an American clone selected byOklahoma City nurseryman Bruce Rey in the late 1980s from a chance nursery seedling, and patented by him in 1990.[1][2]
Chiefly distinguished by its leaves that emerge a uniform light yellow, maturing tochartreuse with touches ofsalmon pink, and by its spreading dome shape.[2] The exfoliating bark is a mottled mix of grey, orange and brown.[3]
The species and its cultivars are highly resistant, but not immune, toDutch elm disease, and unaffected by the Elm Leaf BeetleXanthogaleruca luteola.[4]
The cultivar has been much planted in Oklahoma City.[2] 'Golden Rey' is not known to be in cultivation beyond the United States.
