Ilex crenata Lingold Adorne - Japanese Holly
Ilex crenata Lingold Adorne - Japanese Holly
Ilex crenata Lingold Adorne - Japanese Holly
Ilex crenata Lingold Adorne - Japanese Holly
Ilex crenata Lingold 'Adorne'
Japanese Holly, Box-leaved Holly, Box-leaved Ilex, Dwarf Holly
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Description
Ilex crenata Lingold 'Adorne' is a variety of Japanese holly with variegated golden yellow foliage that forms a truly luminous ball throughout the year, particularly in slightly shaded areas it appreciates. This small non-prickly evergreen bush adapts to many growing conditions in the ground as well as in pots. It is very hardy and has faster growth than boxwood, which it advantageously replaces in non-limestone soils. Often used in Japanese gardens, it works wonders in pots, in low hedges, and allows you to try your hand at topiary!
Ilex crenata is a bush native to Japan, belonging to the Aquifoliaceae family. 'Adorne' is a recent horticultural variety with reduced development and foliage that maintains its yellow variegation all year round. It is a moderately fast-growing bush, with a spherical habit, which reaches about 1m (3ft) in all directions at maturity. It has small tough, crenate, but non-prickly and varnished leaves. They are bordered with bright yellow on a dark green background. All hollies are dioecious plants, that is to say, there are male and female subjects. Only the latter bear fruit. 'Adorne' produces small insignificant, but melliferous, matte white flowers in spring. Recognising the sex of the flowers in this holly requires a trained eye; they all have four white petals and their surface is waxy, but the male flowers are identified by their 4 protruding yellow anthers, while the female flowers have a short, ovate, green pistil. The same bush can produce both male flowers and atrophied female flowers, which cannot be pollinated.
Growing faster than boxwood, Ilex crenata Lingold 'Adorne' will satisfy gardeners who love neat hedges and plant sculptures. It is perfect in a small hedge, monospecific or mixed, in the company of dwarf photinias, compact pieris, and Mexican oranges. It mainly fears excess limestone and prefers well-drained, fairly fertile soils. Hardy beyond -15°C (5°F), it particularly likes semi-shaded places, for example on the edge of undergrowth or near an east-facing entrance. Planted alone or formed into topiary, it draws attention in winter. It is also possible to plant it in a pot. Plant in zen gardens with bamboo, Japanese maples, and camellias.
Hollies are both beloved and little-known plants. The genus comprises nearly 800 deciduous or evergreen species, usually native to the temperate northern hemisphere. These very ancient plants have experienced the alternating glacial and dry, hot periods of our climate history, making them extremely adaptable and resilient plants. Their white to cream wood is very low in water, even when green. It is dense and heavy, but soft and easy to work in cabinet-making. It is also an excellent fuel for heating, even when green. Finally, its foliage and berries (not edible) are rich in caffeine. A tea is made with its leaves in the Black Forest.
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Add a generous amount of potting soil to compost and incorporate it into your garden soil. This will lightly acidify the soil while fertilising it. If your soil is rich in active limestone, the holly will tend to show chlorosis (the foliage gradually yellows around the veins of the leaf). Plant in semi-shade, or a sunny but not scorching position. In a hot climate, place in the shade. Water with non-limestone water for the first 3 years to help the bush to settle in. Pay particular attention to watering in summer and during prolonged drought. Once established, it will manage on its own, as it tolerates drought quite well if planted in semi-shade and in deep soil.
When young, prune in spring to train the holly, selecting the branches you want to keep. Take a step back to view your holly as a whole to determine the shape and arrangement of the short stems.
It can be attacked by holly miner, white scales in spring, and mites and aphids in summer. Treat preventatively at the beginning of the season.
Ilex crenata shows a preference for climates combining cold winters and mild summers.
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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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