Dwarf Burford Holly

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Evergreen Foliage & Bright Red Berries Are Major Focal Points in the Landscape!

The Dwarf Burford Holly shrub is a handsome bush that is perfect for adding a distinguished feel to any landscape, and its attractive shape and dense growth habit make it not only a lush addition to your yard but an easy one to care for!

The Dwarf Burford Holly, or ilex cornuta, is great for low-maintenance landscapes and it is one of the most popular holly bush varieties. This dwarf holly variety adds a burst of rich, deep green color all year round with its emerald green new growth and dark green leaves with a single sharp spine at the terminal end.

This dwarf Chinese holly tree features clusters of showy and fragrant white flower blooms in the springtime and early summer growing seasons, and large red holly bush berries during fall and winter. It is not a deciduous holly, meaning it does not lose its evergreen leaves over winter.

The glossy green foliage is sure to light up your garden as with all evergreen hollies.

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DWARF BURFORD HOLLY CARE

The Dwarf Buford plant has a slow growth rate that performs best in rich, slightly acid soil, and does well in full sun to partial shade. Flowering and red fruit production are reduced when planted in more shady locations. Grows best across the United States in USDA hardiness zones 7-9. Well-draining soil conditions are preferred to prevent root rot on the holly dwarf bush.

Dwarf Holly bushes are drought-tolerant and very low maintenance once established. Small holly shrub usage includes foundation plants and evergreen hedge plantings, or plant in a container as a specimen plant or small tree. This evergreen shrub stays small and dense, growing up to 8 feet tall and 5 feet wide at full maturity. If you are trying to plant a dwarf Burford holly hedge, we recommend spacing these plants about 3 feet apart. Burford holly plants will grow and thrive with ample water.

Are Burford Holly Berries Poisonous?

The Burford holly tree’s bright red berries can be an important food source for birds in late winter. However, their berries are poisonous when ingested by humans. 

Generally, female holly plants require a male plant to cross-pollinate and produce holly berries, but the Dwarf Burfordi holly does not. This is because Burford holly has both male and female flowers on each plant to produce berries.

How Big Does A Dwarf Burford Holly Get?

A dwarf Burford Holly is a moderate grower and can reach a height of 6 to 8 feet when fully mature and growing in optimal conditions like full sun. They can spread to about 10 feet wide at full maturity as well. 

How To Plant Dwarf Burford Holly That You Bought Online

Planting holly is easy and should be done in early spring so it has the whole growing season to establish. Loosen some of the tangled roots from the root ball if there are any to encourage growth sooner. Prune holly in late winter or early spring to maintain the desired shape and size. All-purpose slow-release fertilizer will help the dwarf holly shrub grow in early spring.

A regular water schedule is essential in the first year of planting to establish a strong root system.

Is Burford Holly Deer Resistant?

Burford holly shrub is very deer resistant. It is also highly resistant to pests and diseases making it a great choice for any landscape!

When To Prune Burford Holly

The best time to prune the Burford Holly is in the late winter or the early fall before the flower buds begin to open and bloom.

Pruning the Burford Holly is simple. Remove any dead or damaged leaves and stems that are brown, yellowed, or dry. Be sure to use pruning shears to cut the stems at soil level. 

You can also trim and cut back the Burford Holly to your preferred shape and size if you'd like.

Will Dwarf Burford Holly Grow In Shade?

Burford Holy prefers to grow in Full sun or partial shade and is meant to grow in the USDA hardiness zones 7-9. It can also grow in full shade though it may not grow as large or as quickly.

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