Chinese Holly

Chinese Holly Care

Ilex Cornuta 'dwarf Burford'

What is the plant

Dwarf Burford' is a compact, dense, rounded, evergreen shrub with small, rectangular, glossy, spiny, dark green leaves and fragrant, insignificant, dull white flowers in late spring followed by glossy, dark red fruit.

It can be invasive in Kentucky, North Carolina, Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

min -18°C

Hardiness zone

7 - 9

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Cold Period

Toxicity

Poisonous

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Depending on rainfall, new plants need to be watered weekly through the first growing season. A slow, one-hour trickle of water should do the job. During hot spells thoroughly soaking the ground up to 8” (20 cm) every few days is better than watering a little bit daily. Deep watering encourages roots to grow further into the ground resulting in a sturdier plant with more drought tolerance.
Pruning
Trim formal hedges in late summer. Often used for cloud topiary or bonsai. For topiary, trim in early or late summer. May need trimming twice or more in a growing season.
Fertilizer
Fertilize regularly for best display.