Dwarf Burford Holly

The Dwarf Burford Holly (Ilex cornuta 'Dwarf Burford') is a compact, evergreen shrub prized for its dense growth, glossy foliage, and bright red berries. It's a low-maintenance, attractive plant commonly used for hedges, foundation plantings, and borders.

Key Features:

• Foliage: Dark green, glossy, and slightly spiny leaves.
• Flowers: Small white blooms in spring, attracting pollinators.
• Berries: Bright red berries in fall and winter, providing seasonal interest and attracting birds.
• Size: Grows 5-8 feet tall and 4-6 feet wide, though it can be kept smaller with pruning.
• Growth Habit: Compact, dense, and mounded.
• Light Needs: Prefers full sun to partial shade.
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, slightly acidic soil; drought-tolerant once established.
• Hardiness Zones: USDA 7-9, making it ideal for warm climates.

Care Tips:

• Watering: Moderate; water regularly when young, then only during dry spells once established.
• Pruning: Minimal pruning required; shape in late winter or early spring if needed.
• Fertilizing: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring for best growth and berry production.
• Pest & Disease Resistance: Generally, pest-free and resistant to deer browsing.

Uses & Benefits:

• Hedges & Privacy Screens: Forms a dense barrier for privacy.
• Foundation Planting: Works well around homes and buildings.
• Wildlife Friendly: Berries attract birds in winter.
• Container Growing: Can be used in large pots for patios and small gardens.

Shipping:

Shipping live plants sometimes has its challenges when dealing with inclement weather but we strive to have every single order shipped out on their scheduled shipping date. Most orders will be scheduled to ship within 1-2 weeks of ordering. Because a plant needs TLC we only ship out on Mondays-Wednesdays to ensure the plants aren’t stationed somewhere over the weekend with no water or sunlight.

When to Ship:

We can ship out plants at anytime of the year pruned or not pruned, cold or not cold. Each plant’s durabilty is different so we recommend having them shipped in their designated season but we will still ship your plant to you earlier if you choose so.

Returns:

Because plants are perishable they cannot be returned without prior permission. We work hard to ensure all plants arrive healthy, but on rare occasions issues with the plant health upon delivery do arise.

Every single shipped plant is healthy upon departing our facility but if a plant is received in poor health contact us immediately so that we can assess the problem and work on saving the plant. We will first need a photo of the plant to start a claim. If we determine your plant cannot be recovered we will send you a replacement immediately. If notified of the plants health within 4 days we will send a replacement 100% free of charge.

If you determine the plant not to be healthy 4 days after delivery you can contact us and we will issue a 50% store credit.

30 days after delivery we cannot be held responsible for the current health of the plant.

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