Biology:Ulmus pumila 'Aurea'
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| Ulmus pumila 'Aurea' | |
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| Species | Ulmus pumila |
| Cultivar | 'Aurea' = Beijing Gold |
| Origin | China |
The Siberian Elm cultivar Ulmus pumila 'Aurea' (selling name Beijing Gold™) was released by the Honze nursery in China shortly before the Beijing Olympics in 2008. Little information is currently (2008) available, and although the species is apparently U. pumila, it is advertised as a 'Chinese Elm', which is U. parvifolia.
Description
Beijing Gold forms a dense shrub or small tree growing to a height of < 6 m, bearing soft yellow foliage that retains its colour from early spring to early autumn.
Pests and diseases
See under Ulmus pumila.
Cultivation
The cultivar was introduced to the UK in 2008, but is not known to be in cultivation in North America.
Accessions
Europe
- Grange Farm Arboretum, Sutton St. James, near Spalding, Lincs., UK. Acc. no. 692.
Nurseries
Europe
- Gardening Express [1], Chelmsford, UK
- Marcopolo Plants [2], Boskoop, Netherlands
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