Burford holly

Ilex cornuta ‘Burfordii’

Category:
Shrub > Evergreen > 6-12 ft
Family:
Aquifoliaceae
Zone:
6, 7, 8, 9
Height:
15-25 ft
Width:
7-15 ft
Growth / Form:
Upright
Season of Interest:
Spring
Light:
Full Sun, Part Shade
Native / Invasive Status:
Non-native (non-invasive)
Pollinator Value:
High
Growth Rate:
Moderate
USDA Zones:
6-9
Cultivars:
Burfordii
Notes:
Heavy berry set

Additional source details:
Flowers: non-showy, fragrant, early spring (frost damage may impair fruiting)
Fruits: profuse, orange-red berries in clusters of 3-8 that may make branches “weep”
Wildlife: deer
Environment: drought, salt, heat
Attracts: bees, specialized bees, songbirds

Description

Heavy berry set