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‘Burfordii Nana’

Holly - Chinese

Ilex cornuta

'Burfordii Nana'

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Branches of dark glossy Ilex cornuta Burfordii Nana Close up of Ilex cornuta Burfordii Nana foliage and green berries
  • Evergreen
  • Heat tolerant
  • Versatile habit
Description

Tough, handsome evergreen. Heat tolerant, drought tolerant, and versatile, 'Burfordii Nana' Chinese holly can be grown as a large shrub or small tree. Darker, glossier foliage and a more compact habit than 'Burfordii.' Fragrant flowers develop red fruit, even without a pollinator present. Also known as dwarf burford holly.

USDA Zone
7 - 9 (0°F/-17°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
6 - 8'
Width
8 - 12'
Finish Time
1.5 seasons
Type
Evergreen
Bloom Time
Spring
Flower Color
White
Foliage Color
Green

Soil

Well-drained, acidic soils are best.

Pruning

Prune as needed to shape or remove dead or damaged wood.

Uses

Shrub borders; landscaping; mixed borders; hedges; specimen

Growing Tips

This useful and versatile evergreen can be trimmed and shaped or left to grow naturally.

Features: Clay soil, Evergreen, Fall interest, Heat tolerant, Winter interest, Drought tolerant

Filters: Botanical genus: Ilex, Common name: Holly - Chinese, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Green foliage

Features: Clay soil, Evergreen, Fall interest, Heat tolerant, Winter interest, Drought tolerant

Filters: Botanical genus: Ilex, Common name: Holly - Chinese, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Green foliage