Evergreen Shrub with Glossy Dark Green Foliage and Compact Rounded Form
Dwarf Burford Holly features glossy dark green spineless foliage with a dense, compact rounded form that provides year-round color and structure. This medium-growing evergreen shrub delivers attractive foliage, orange-red winter berries, and versatility, making it perfect for foundation plantings, low hedges, and mass plantings.
Key Features
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Glossy Dark Green Foliage: Spineless leaves provide year-round color and interest
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Compact Rounded Form: Dense growth habit perfect for low plantings
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Orange-Red Winter Berries: Abundant bright berries appear in fall and persist through winter
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Medium Growing: Faster growth than typical dwarf hollies while maintaining compact size
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Low Maintenance: Requires minimal attention once established
Growing Specifications
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Light: Full sun to part shade
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Mature Size: 6-8' tall x 4-6' wide
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Hardiness: Zones 7-9
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Type: Evergreen shrub
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Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape if needed. Takes well to shearing for formal hedges.
Landscape Uses
Perfect for foundation plantings, low hedges, mass plantings, and mixed borders. Pairs beautifully with other evergreens and flowering shrubs. Excellent choice for adding year-round structure, compact evergreen presence, and vibrant winter interest to landscapes.
Care & Growing Conditions
Plant in full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Apply mulch to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature. Water regularly during establishment, then moderately once established. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced evergreen fertilizer.
For detailed planting instructions, visit our Proper Planting Directions page.
Pricing & Availability
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