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.
Chinese Holly Care
Ilex Cornuta 'dwarf Burford'
What is the plant
It can be invasive in Kentucky, North Carolina, Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi.
humidity
Normal
lighting
Part sun and part shade
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.
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Sunlight
Sun to Part Shade
Soil
Fertile, well-drained soil.
Temperature
Lowest Temperature: -10° to 0°F (-23° to -18°C)
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Additional
Berries may cause discomfort if ingested.
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