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Ilex cornuta Burford
Common Name: Dwarf Burford Chinese Holly
Ilex cornuta ‘Burfordii’ is a dense evergreen shrub valued for its glossy dark green leaves, broad rounded habit, and abundant bright red berries on female plants. The foliage is thick and leathery with fewer spines than many hollies, often showing a single terminal spine on mature leaves. It is especially prized for heavy berry production and dependable year-round structure. Type: Evergreen shrub Mature Size: Width: 8–10 ft · Height: 10–15 ft USDA Zones: 7a–9b Form: Dense, rounded to upright Light: Full sun to part shade Soil: Moist, well-drained soil; adaptable to a range of soils Water: Medium; drought tolerant once established Wildlife: Berries attract birds Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent for hedges, screening, foundation plantings, and specimen use where strong evergreen form and winter berry display are desired. It tolerates pruning well and can be maintained formally. Care: Plant in well-drained soil and avoid poorly drained sites. Prune in late winter or early spring if shaping is needed. Berry production is often reliable even with limited pollination.
| Plant Type: | Broadleaf Evergreen |
| Width: | 8-10' |
| Height: | 10-15' |
| Fragrant: | Yes |
| Fruit | Yes |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Zone: | 7 - 9 |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Salt Tolerant: | Yes |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Exposure: | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Bloom Time: | Spring |
| Bark Type: | Smooth |
| Landscape/Use: | Container, Mass Planting, Accent Plant, Foundation Plant |
| Shape: | Rounded, Upright, Dense |
| Soil Type | Acidic, Moist well-drained |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Leaf Color: | Dark Green |
| Fall Color: | Dark Green |