Ilex cornuta 'Burfordii'
Burford Holly
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:
In general, lawns only need to be watered once every three days.
Check your irrigation controller and reduce watering times if necessary.