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Ilex cornuta 'Burfordii'

Burford Holly

Plant photo of: Ilex cornuta 'Burfordii'
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Steve Mullany/Brad Smith

 

Description

This dense, rounded shrub quickly reaches 15" and spreads 10'. It becomes full of lustrous, dark green leaves which will usually have a single terminal spine. The abundance of red fruit in fall and winter will follow a long, warm season and will occur without pollination. Fruit attracts birds. Small white, fragrant flowers appear in spring but are considered inconspicuous. This shrub does best in full or part sun with well draining soil and regular watering, needing more during hot summer spells. It can be used as a foundation plant, hedge, or in coastal areas.

 

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

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.