Ilex cornuta 'Burfordii'
Burford Holly is a large shrub or small tree, densely branched, with glossy, olive-green leaves that are almost without spines. Upright, spreading shape. Small, white flowers in Spring.
Attracts: Winter Birds
Yields beautiful seasonal berries from Autumn - Winter Has berries without pollinator, however, with a pollinator it will produce an abundance of bright red berries. Great screen/privacy hedge.
Photos courtesy of Toms Creek Nursery in Denton, North Carolina + Mature, field grown 'tree form' Burford Holly photos courtesy of Guadalupe Magana of Toms Creek Nursery.
| Ornamental Characteristics |
| Category |
Large Shrub or Small Tree |
| Foliage Type |
Broadleaf Evergreen |
| Height |
10' - 20' |
| Spread |
5' - 10' |
| Shape |
Upright & Spreading |
| Primary Foliage Color |
(Glossy) Dark Green |
| Seasonal Foliage Color |
(Glossy) Dark Green |
| Flowering Season |
Spring (self-pollinating) |
| Flower Color |
White |
| Berries |
Bright Red (heavy producer) |
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| Environmental Characteristics |
| Growth Rate |
Moderate |
| Sun Preferences |
Full Sun |
| Water Preferences |
Average: Ensure planting area provides good drainage.
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| Cold Hardiness Zone |
7 to 9 |
