Evergreen Shrubs (Flowering) – Dwarf Burford Holly

Botanical name: Ilex cornuta ‘dwarf burford’

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: about 5 ft in height and up to 8 ft in width

Bloom time: spring and summer

Hardy zone: zones 7-9

Flower color: white/yellow flowers and non-edible red berries

Foliage color: green

Growth rate: grows about a foot a year

Pruning instructions: trim to maintain desired shape and size in the late summer/early spring

Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge

Landscape use: most commonly used as a hedge

Light needs: 5-8 hours of sun per day

Special features: how to mention berries?

Watering instructions: allow soil to partially dry between watering sessions

Fertilizing instructions : fertilize with holly-tone in the early spring before new growth begins to emerge

Best time to plant: spring – early fall

Best type of soil: adapts to all kinds of soil

Companion plants: pieris, camellia, azalea

Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingested

Invasive species: no