Ilex cornuta 'Burfordii'
Burford Holly
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.
Plant Type
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, Fall
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
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Fragrance, Specimen, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Container, Filler, Hedge, Screen
Attracts Wildlife
Birds
Check the soil's moisture level before watering.
You can reduce your water use 20-50% by regularly checking the soil before watering.