Dwarf Burford Holly
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Buying Options for Plants
Nature Hills sells a large variety of plants with several options available. Plants are offered in both potted containers and as dormant bare root without soil. Here is a helpful resource to understand your options as you create a beautiful landscape with help from Nature Hills.
Ever wonder what a larger plant will mean for your landscape? Container Sizes are really all about the age of the plant!
Seasonally, Nature Hills offers hand selected, high quality bare root trees, shrubs and perennials. Bare root plants are sold by height from the top of the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may be taller than the height minimums.
- Popular sizes of select trees are 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, etc.
- Popular sizes of select bare root plants is 1 foot, 18 inches, etc.
Nature Hills Container Size by Volume
Keep in mind, specific varieties and different growing conditions can affect the rate at which plants grow. Variations in size may occur.
| Young Plants to 18 Months | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| 2"x2"x3" | Ranges from | .18 to .21 dry quarts / .198 to .23 dry liters in volume |
| 4.5" Container | Equal to | .65 dry quart / .72 dry liter in volume |
| Sprinter Pot | Equal to | .63 dry quart / .69 dry liter in volume |
| 4" Container | Ranges from | .31 to .87 / .35 to .96 dry liter in volume |
| 6" Container | Equal to | 1.4 dry quarts / 1.59 dry liters in volume |
| 1 Quart | Equal to | 1 dry quart / 1.1 dry liter in volume |
| 5.5" Container | Equal to | 1.89 of a dry quart / 2.08 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x5" | Ranges from | .8 to 1.1 dry quarts / .88 to 1.2 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x6" | Ranges from | 1.0 to 1.3 dry quarts / 1.1 to 1.41 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x9" | Ranges from | 1.1 to 2.1 dry quarts / 1.2 to 2.3 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x10" | Ranges from | 1.7 to 2.3 dry quart / 1.87 to 2.53 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 18 Months - 2.5 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| 2 Quart | Equal to | 2 dry quarts / 2.2 dry liters in volume |
| #1 Container | Ranges from | 2.26 to 3.73 dry quarts / 2.49 to 4.11 dry liters in volume |
| 5"x5"x12" | Equal to | 3.5 to 4.3 dry quarts / 3.85 to 4.74 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 2 - 4 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| #2 Container | Ranges from | 1.19 to 1.76 dry gallons / 5.24 to 7.75 dry liters in volume |
| #3 Container | Ranges from | 2.32 to 2.76 dry gallons / 10.22 to 12.16 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 3 - 5 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| #5 Container | Ranges from | 2.92 to 4.62 dry gallons / 12.86 to 20.35 dry liters in volume |
| #6 Container | Ranges from | 5.25 to 6.01 dry gallons / 23.12 to 26.42 dry liters in volume |
| #7 Container | Ranges from | 5.98 to 6.08 dry gallons / 26.34 to 26.78 dry liters in volume |
Plant Highlights
Dwarf Burford Holly highlights at a glance!
Plant Highlights
Plant Highlights
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateSlow
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring
Growing Zones 7-9
Your Dwarf Burford Holly (Ilex cornuta 'Dwarf Burford') is a broadleaf evergreen with ornamental features and one of the most popular Holly varieties available. Its emerald-green new growth blends majestically with the darker green of the mature foliage and stand-out in coloring among other common broad-leaf evergreen shrubs.
Also known as 'Burfordii Nana', Dwarf Burford has a compact, mounded habit and is very easy to care for. Clusters of petite, pristine-white flowers appear in spring and attract loads of beneficial pollinators, and later give way to small, burgundy-red, berry-like fruit. Its fall fruit adds additional drama to the luster of the foliage! Even without a pollenizer, you can count on this Holly's large, scarlet berries brightening your winter landscape, and the birds will adore it as well! Enjoy the decorative advantages of the fall fruit that persist until winter, and having another Ilex cornuta pollinator planted nearby will certainly allow your Holly to bear heavier!
Dwarf Burford Holly also has the advantage of being a bit less prickly than some other Holly choices. Each leaf reaches a graceful point, but not quite as extreme as other varieties, so if you choose to do some pruning, you won't have to worry about getting scratched up.
Planting and Application:
Lovely as both an accent or low hedge, this vibrant shrub is sure to provide year-round interest in your yard. There are several Holly varieties to choose from, but Dwarf Burford Holly is certainly one of the finest! Apart from its exceptional, decorative qualities and hardy nature, Burford Holly is small enough to enjoy even if you have limited space.
Use a Dwarf Burford to fill in an unsightly space in the garden, anchor a garden bed, and add verdant, broad-leaf evergreen color as backdrops and focal points throughout the garden! Plant some as a lovely hedge along your home or even place one in a large container on your patio. You'll love the privacy and sense of peace you will attain when surrounded by walls of greenery!
- Glossy Broad-Leaf Evergreen Shrub
- Fragrant Spring Flowers
- Produces Red Fruit Without The Need For a Pollinator
- Pollinator & Bird-Friendly!
- Works Well in Containers, Hedges, Property Definition & Specimens
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Dwarf Burford loves full sun and even tolerates partial shade in the hottest of its favored USDA growing zones 7 to 9. This vigorous plant adapts to most soil types as long as it drains well. Water regularly to establish new plants in your landscape. Once their roots are growing nicely in your soil, they are able to tolerate drier conditions. Provide 3-4 inches of arborist mulch to help insulate the root system and hold in moisture better.
Burford Holly hedges can be pruned at just about any time during the growing season. However, keep in mind that the small white flowers and bright red fruit are born on last year's growth. So you may want to wait until after the plants are done flowering, so they can set fruit for you in the fall.
- Full Sun & Partial Shade
- Widely Adaptable
- Any Very Well-Drained Soil Type
- Prune After Flowering
- Low Maintenance & Great for Urban Settings
The possibilities are endless with a Dwarf Burford Holly! Order your own handsome broadleaved evergreen shrubs today from Nature Hills Nursery before this fantastic variety is gone!
