Ilex cornuta 'Burfordii'

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Burford Holly

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Photographer: Steve Mullany/Brad Smith

Description

This dense, rounded shrub of 10' becomes full of lustrous, dark green leaves which will usually have a single terminal spine. The abundance of fruit will follow a long, warm season, and will occur without pollination.

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

Grey

Fruit Color

Red

Fruit Season

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

Soil Type

Loam, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Meadow, Mediterranean, Woodland

Accenting Features

Espalier, Fragrance, Specimen, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Hedge, Screen, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.