Ilex crenata Glorie Dwarf - Japanese Holly
Ilex crenata Glorie Dwarf - Japanese Holly
Ilex crenata Glorie Dwarf
Japanese Holly, Box-leaved Holly, Box-leaved Ilex, Dwarf Holly
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Description
Ilex crenata 'Glorie Dwarf' is a variety of campanulate holly with slow growth and a very compact habit. As wide as it is tall, it has small, shiny, non-prickly, evergreen dark green leaves. Its small size, very dense foliage, and excellent pruning ability make it ideal for topiary. It thrives in partial shade to full sun and requires a slightly moist, well-drained, neutral to slightly acidic soil. It is a good alternative to boxwood in favourable conditions.
Ilex crenata, the species type, is native to temperate regions of Asia (China, Japan, Russia). It was introduced to Europe in the 19th century and to France in 1895. It has rigid branches, small shiny green leaves with a convex shape resembling boxwood leaves and measuring 1 cm to 3 cm (0.4 in to 1.2 in) in length. In May-June, inconspicuous greenish-white flowers appear. It is a dioecious plant, meaning that an individual is either female or male. In autumn, female plants bear small, black, shiny berries measuring 2 mm to 6 mm (0.08 in to 0.2 in) that last throughout winter. In its native habitat, this shrub can reach over 5 m (16.4 ft) in height. Numerous selected varieties have much smaller growth, and 'Glorie Dwarf' only reaches about 70 cm (27.6 in) in all directions. Its main quality lies in its very dense branching and shiny dark green leaves, which are slightly dentate (crenate) and do not exceed 2 cm to 3 cm (0.8 in to 1.2 in) in length. This is a female clone.
'Glorie Dwarf' can be shaped into a ball, low hedge, or other forms. It can be planted alongside other plants with miniature foliage, such as Acaena inermis 'Purpurea', a charming perennial ground cover with intricately cut foliage ranging from purple to red, occasionally with a touch of green. The small 'Dickson's Gold' campanula with yellow-green foliage and star-shaped blue flowers will also be a good companion for our miniature holly. Due to its slow growth, reduced mature size, and excellent tolerance to pruning, Ilex crenata 'Glorie Dwarf' is also well-suited for container or decorative pot cultivation.
Ilex crenata 'Glorie Dwarf' is a perfect alternative to boxwood, as it is not susceptible to Cylindrocladium buxicola, a parasite of boxwood. It is also resistant to the Box Tree Moth, which rapidly defoliates the poor shrubs it invades.
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Planting and care
To plant Ilex crenata 'Glorie Dwarf', add potting soil with compost and incorporate it into the topsoil of your garden (half and half if your soil is a bit poor in organic matter). In heavy soil, incorporate non-limestone coarse gravel at the bottom of the hole to create a drainage layer; its roots should not become waterlogged in winter. Plant in autumn or spring, outside of freezing periods, in its final location, as this species dislikes being transplanted.
Soak the root ball of the holly in a bucket to fully saturate it before planting, then water after filling the planting hole. Make sure to keep the soil moist in summer by watering when necessary. Starting from the second year, lightly fertilise in spring, preferably with organic fertiliser.
Ilex crenata 'Glorie Dwarf' is susceptible to white scale insects in spring and aphids; periodically inspect the foliage to be able to take action in time (treat with black soap to wash the foliage).
For planting in pots or containers, choose a slightly acidic substrate (pH around 6.5) by adding some non-limestone sand (about 20%) to improve drainage. Regularly water throughout the season. Fertilise with slow-release fertilisers at the beginning of the season, choosing formulas that are not too rich in nitrogen.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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