- 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
