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Ilex cornuta 'Burfordii'

Burford Holly

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        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. Another possibility for the spine formation is two lateral spines.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

Width Range

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

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, 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:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.