Common Name: Burford Holly

Scientific Name: Ilex  cornuta 'Burfordii'

Burford Holly - Rounded, Upright Growth Habit

Classification: Evergreen         USDA Hardiness Zone: 6-9

Size:

• 10' to 25' height

Growth Habit:

• Rounded shape
• Upright form

Burford Holly Leaves with Spines

Foliage:

• Evergreen
• Alternate leaf arrangement
• Simple leaves
• Dark green with a single terminal spine
  • Rarely has 2 lateral spines

Inflorescence:

• White
• Small, 1/3" diameter
• Fragrant

Burford Holly Berries

Fruit: 

• Showy berries
• Round
• Red
• Usually persist through winter

Burford Holly - Hedge	Burford Holly - Small Tree

Use:

• Hedge
• Screen
• Small tree
• Topiary
• Specimen plant

Problems: 

• Scale

Culture:

• Adaptive to many soil types
• Drought and heat tolerant

Propagation:

• Seed

Notes:

• Discovered in 1900 in Westview Cemetery, Atlanta, GA