Ilex cornuta 'Burfordii' |
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Burford Holly |
Description
Burford Holly reaches 10'-15' tall and 10' wide. This evergreen shrub has an upright form with glossy, dark green, prickly pointed leaves. Bright red berries are seen in winter and may last for months, attracting birds. This fruit can occur without pollination. It makes a great privacy hedge. It tolerates ocean spray. Small white flowers appear in spring. It prefers full to part sun, with medium amount of watering and more in hot summer areas.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Height Range
12-25'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Winter, Intermittent
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate, Slow
Soil Type
Loam, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
Thorns/Spines
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Meadow, Mediterranean, Seascape, 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:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.