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    Ilex cornuta 'Dwarf Burford'

    Also Known As

    • Ilex cornuta 'Burfordii Nana'
    • Dwarf Burford Chinese Holly

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 6'-8'
    • W: 8'-10'

    planting zones

    • 7a-9b

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    Ilex cornuta 'Dwarf Burford' plant details

    Ilex cornuta 'Dwarf Burford' is a moderate-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Ilex cornuta 'Dwarf Burford'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: aquifoliaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 8 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: hedge, showy fruit

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ilex cornuta 'Dwarf Burford'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Dense and more compact (to 7', rather than 12'), this fine hedge/foundation/accent shrub has handsome glossy spineless leaves and, in winter, small but copious vivid red berries; slower growing than ?Burfordii?. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    The Dwarf Burford Holly is very similar to the Burford Holly only it is a more compact grower and the foliage is darker and glossier and the bright red berries have a more glossy appearance. Growth Rate medium, 6-12" annually

    By: Garden World

    Gardening facts about Ilex cornuta 'Dwarf Burford' plant

    How to Grow Ilex cornuta 'Dwarf Burford'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • acidic
      • alkaline
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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