Dwarf Burford Holly

Ilex cornuta 'Dwarf Burford'

$134⁹⁹

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Understanding Plant Options

Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Highlights

Dwarf Burford Holly highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Ilex cornuta 'Dwarf Burford'
Growing Zones

7-9
Mature Height

4 - 6 feet
Mature Spread

4 - 6 feet
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Moisture

Moderate
Soil

Well Drained
Growth Rate

Slow
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Pollinator Required

No
Pruning Time

After Flowering
Bloom Period

Early Spring

Growing Zones 7-9

Find Your Growing Zone!

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!