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Burford Holly

Ilex Cornuta 'Burfordii'

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Overview

The Burford Holly (Ilex cornuta 'Burfordii') is an evergreen shrub, favored for its dense, glossy foliage and solitary red berries. With a pyramidal growth habit, it matures around 15 to 25 feet tall and 10 to 15 feet wide. Resilient in USDA zones 7-9, it thrives in full sun to part shade. Suitable for hedges or screens, it requires minimal pruning and provides year-round interest for landscapes.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 7–10Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Burford Holly (Ilex Cornuta 'Burfordii') — glossy foliage and solitary red berries
Burford Holly (Ilex Cornuta 'Burfordii') — The Burford Holly (Ilex cornuta 'Burfordii') is an evergreen shrubBurford Holly (Ilex Cornuta 'Burfordii') — With a pyramidal growth habit, it matures around 15 to 25 feet tall and 10 to 15 feet wideBurford Holly (Ilex Cornuta 'Burfordii') — Resilient in USDA zones 7-9, it thrives in full sun to part shade

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
7–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Burford Holly (Ilex Cornuta 'Burfordii') — glossy foliage and solitary red berries
Burford Holly (Ilex Cornuta 'Burfordii') — The Burford Holly (Ilex cornuta 'Burfordii') is an evergreen shrub
Burford Holly (Ilex Cornuta 'Burfordii') — With a pyramidal growth habit, it matures around 15 to 25 feet tall and 10 to 15 feet wide
Burford Holly (Ilex Cornuta 'Burfordii') — Resilient in USDA zones 7-9, it thrives in full sun to part shade
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