Regal

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Ulmus 'Regal'

Ulmus 'Regal' is an American hybrid elm cultivar developed by the University of Wisconsin–Madison and released in 1983. 'Regal' was derived from seeds arising from the crossing of the Dutch hybrid clones 'Commelin' and '215' (Ulmus pumila × 'Hoersholmiensis') sent in 1960 by Hans M. Heybroek of the De Dorschkamp Research Institute in the Netherlands.

Description

'Regal' has a strong central leader bestowing an upright columnar form similar to 'Commelin', making it particularly suitable for street planting. The foliage is distinctively sparse, allowing dappled sunlight beneath the canopy . The leaves are narrowly elliptical, 5 cm to 10 cm in length, fern green when young, changing to a glossy, trichome-free, dusky spinach green. The perfect, wind-pollinated apetalous flowers emerge in early March.

Pests and diseases

'Regal' has a good resistance, rated 4 out of 5, to Dutch elm disease and verticillium wilt, but is very susceptible to the Elm Leaf Beetle Xanthogaleruca luteola in the USA. The tree's foliage was adjudged 'resistant' to Black Spot by the Plant Diagnostic Clinic of the University of Missouri .

Regal (cigarette)

Regal is a brand of UK cigarette produced by Imperial Tobacco. Originally released as Embassy Regal, it became very popular as it was a coupon cigarette until around the year 1999. Available at supermarkets for £9.68 per packet of 20, they are classed as a "premium" brand cigarette and one of the most expensive available in the United Kingdom. Regal are very popular in Scotland, Northern Ireland and in the north of England, however further south, Regal's sister brand Embassy is more popular.

Regal is available in King size and regular filter size.

Current UK Variants

All variants contain 10mg of tar, 10 mg of carbon monoxide and 0.9 mg of nicotine.