Burford Holly
Burford Holly
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Ilex cornuta ‘Burfordii’
6
–
8 feet
8
–
10 feet
East Asia
Part Sun/Shade
Low
Evergreen
Flowering
Attracts Pollinators
Birds
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About This Plant
Sun/part shade; evergreen. The holly leaves bear a sharp spine at the tip; ornamental red berries appear in late fall and winter. An excellent foundation plant, fairly tolerant of partial shade around houses, Burford holly prefers deeper soils and some moisture (it does well in Houston). Without supplemental irrigation, it will typically not endure in thin soil or full sun, i.e., north of 1604 in San Antonio, for long.
On its own Burford holly develops a tall tree-like trunk. For a more rounded, compact form (up to six feet tall) see “Dwarf Burford.”
Maintenance
Expect some supplemental water in summer especially on thin soils. Hedging, if desired, is best performed in late winter before buds open.
Features
Plant Type:
Large Shrub
Size:
6-8' H, 8-10' W
Sunlight Requirements:
Part Sun/Shade
Soil Types:
Clay
Wildlife:
Bees, Birds, Pollinators
Flower Color:
White
Bloom Time:
January, November, December
Freeze Hardy:
Yes
Invasive:
No
Caution:
None
Coupon Eligible:
No
This plant goes well with
Ilex cornuta Burfordii Nana
Ilex cornuta
Rhus virens
Ligustrum spp.
Pittosporum tobira
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