{"product_id":"dwarf-burford-holly-3-gallon-classic-evergreen-structure-with-year-round-beauty","title":"Dwarf Burford Holly (3 Gallon)  — Classic Evergreen Structure with Year-Round Beauty","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIlex cornuta ‘Burfordii Nana’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso known as Dwarf Burford Holly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Southern landscape favorite, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDwarf Burford Holly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a dense, rounded evergreen shrub prized for its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eglossy deep-green foliage, dependable structure, small white spring flowers, and bright red berries that can persist into winter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It is an excellent choice when you need year-round greenery without the size of a traditional Burford Holly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough called “dwarf,” this is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot a tiny foundation shrub\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Left unpruned, Dwarf Burford Holly can eventually become a substantial shrub, making it especially useful for hedges, screening, corners, foundations, and larger landscape beds. University of Florida lists its mature height and spread at approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5–8 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while other references report older specimens reaching closer to 8–10 feet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 Plant at a Glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIlex cornuta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Burfordii Nana’\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dwarf Burford Holly\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Broadleaf evergreen shrub\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5–8 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature Width:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5–8 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dense, rounded and naturally full\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate to fast once established\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull sun to partial shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Flowering \u0026amp; Berry Production:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun to part sun\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloom Color:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Small white flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBerry Color:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bright red\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBerry Season:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fall through winter\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Glossy, dark evergreen green\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate while establishing; relatively drought tolerant once established\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moist but well-drained\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLandscape Use:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hedges, foundations, screening, accents and mass plantings\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZone 9a:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent choice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low to moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDwarf Burford Holly grows well in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull sun to partial shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and performs especially well throughout the Southeast. NC State notes that it tolerates Southern heat and some drought after establishment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ How Much Sun Does Dwarf Burford Holly Need?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the fullest, densest plant, choose a location receiving approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 or more hours of direct sunlight each day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDwarf Burford Holly will also grow successfully in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epartial shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. In very hot locations, some afternoon shade can actually be beneficial. Plants grown in strong sunlight generally develop a denser, more compact habit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWright’s Market Recommendation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a thick hedge or formal foundation planting, give Dwarf Burford Holly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull sun to part sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e whenever possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🤍 Does Dwarf Burford Holly Bloom?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall, lightly fragrant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhite flowers appear in spring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Although the blooms are not particularly showy from a distance, they are valuable to pollinating insects and are followed by one of the plant's most attractive features — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebright red berries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDwarf Burford is a female cultivar capable of producing fruit \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewithout requiring a separate male pollinator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which makes it especially useful in residential landscapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloom \u0026amp; Berry Calendar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpring:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Small white flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSummer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dense glossy evergreen foliage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFall:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Red berries begin providing seasonal color\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Evergreen foliage and red berries provide winter interest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📏 How Big Does Dwarf Burford Holly Get?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite the word \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“dwarf,” this plant needs room to grow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect approximately:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5–8 feet tall × 5–8 feet wide at maturity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlder plants can become larger when allowed to grow naturally without regular pruning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpacing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a hedge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpace approximately 3–5 feet apart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, depending on how quickly you want the plants to grow together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor individual specimens:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5–8 feet of mature space\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWright’s Market Tip:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Don't plant Dwarf Burford Holly too close to a walkway or house simply because the nursery plant looks small today. Giving it adequate room at planting will result in a prettier plant and considerably less pruning later.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 When to Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZone 9a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Dwarf Burford Holly can technically be planted through much of the year when the ground is workable, but the easiest establishment generally occurs during:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Planting Times\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFall through early spring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cooler weather reduces stress while allowing roots to establish before intense summer heat arrives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpring Planting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpring is also an excellent time to plant. Water consistently as temperatures begin to rise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSummer Planting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e plant Dwarf Burford Holly during summer, but newly installed plants will require careful and consistent watering during hot weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❄️ How Does Dwarf Burford Holly Do in Zone 9a Winters?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDwarf Burford Holly is a strong evergreen selection for Zone 9a and is well adapted to the Southeast. University of Florida specifically recommends ‘Burfordii Nana’ for North and Central Florida, making it well suited to the climate conditions found around coastal Georgia and surrounding areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike tropical plants, Dwarf Burford Holly normally \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eremains green throughout winter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold weather also allows its bright red berries to become an important part of the winter landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinter Care in Zone 9a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstablished plants normally require little special winter protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor newly planted hollies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintain adequate moisture before extended cold weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApply 2–3 inches of mulch over the root area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep mulch several inches away from the trunk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtect very newly installed plants during unusually severe freezes if needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 Watering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNewly Planted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater deeply after planting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the first several weeks, keep the root ball \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003econsistently moist but never waterlogged\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring hot or dry weather, newly installed shrubs may need additional watering several times each week depending on soil conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce Established\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDwarf Burford Holly becomes considerably more drought tolerant after establishing a healthy root system. NC State notes its ability to tolerate heat and some drought once established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep, less frequent watering is generally better than frequent shallow watering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstantly saturated soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoorly draining locations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStanding water around the roots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood drainage is important for healthy hollies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 How to Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDig a hole approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwice as wide as the root ball\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, but no deeper than the root ball.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove the plant carefully from its container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLoosen tightly circling outer roots if necessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePosition the plant so the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etop of the root ball is level with or slightly above the surrounding soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBackfill with the existing soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater thoroughly to settle the soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eApply approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2–3 inches of mulch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, keeping mulch away from the trunk.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 Fertilizing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed Dwarf Burford Holly in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eearly spring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as new growth begins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse a quality slow-release fertilizer labeled for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHollies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen shrubs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcid-loving landscape plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA second light application may be made during the growing season if needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid heavy fertilization late in fall because it can encourage tender new growth just before cold weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✂️ Pruning \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDwarf Burford Holly responds very well to pruning and can be maintained as either a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eformal hedge or a softer natural shrub\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Time to Prune\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerform major shaping in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elate winter or early spring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, ideally before the primary flush of new growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight trimming can be performed during the growing season as necessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the Most Natural Look\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than repeatedly shearing the plant into a tight ball, selectively prune individual branches to maintain its naturally rounded shape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Berry Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause flowers appear in spring and later develop into berries, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eheavy spring pruning can reduce that year's berry display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf winter berries are important to you, prune conservatively.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❤️ Red Berries — A Beautiful Bonus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne reason Dwarf Burford Holly has remained so popular is its ability to provide \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efour-season interest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter its spring flowers, the plant develops bright red fruit that becomes especially attractive during fall and winter. ‘Dwarf Burford’ is capable of producing fruit without a separate pollinating plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep green foliage + bright red berries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003emakes it particularly attractive during the Christmas season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 What to Plant with Dwarf Burford Holly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause Dwarf Burford Holly provides strong evergreen structure, we like pairing it with softer plants and seasonal bloomers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a Classic Southern Landscape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite Drift Roses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLittle Lime Hydrangeas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEncore Azaleas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGardenias\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCamellias\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiriope\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a Softer, Layered Landscape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeather Falls Carex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKaleidoscope Abelia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite Drift Roses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDwarf Gardenias\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAgapanthus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariegated Liriope\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a Simple Green Landscape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistylium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiriope\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePodocarpus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCamellias\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe different leaf shapes and shades of green create depth without requiring a large amount of flowering color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🏡 Where We Love Using It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDwarf Burford Holly works beautifully:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlong foundations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the corners of homes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a privacy hedge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlong property lines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAround patios\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBehind lower flowering shrubs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a backdrop for perennial beds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn commercial landscapes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAround entrances and driveways\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWright’s Market Designer Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThink of Dwarf Burford Holly as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eevergreen backbone of the landscape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace it toward the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emiddle or back of a planting bed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, then layer smaller flowering shrubs, ornamental grasses or groundcovers in front.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of our favorite combinations for Zone 9a:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDwarf Burford Holly + White Drift Roses + Feather Falls Carex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe holly provides year-round structure, the roses bring seasonal flowers, and the carex softens the front of the bed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 What Does Holly Symbolize?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHolly has traditionally been associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprotection, resilience, hope and enduring life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, largely because its foliage remains green through winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts evergreen nature makes it a meaningful symbol of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estrength and perseverance through changing seasons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while its red winter berries have long made holly closely associated with hospitality and the Christmas season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the landscape, we think that symbolism fits it perfectly:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDependable. Strong. Evergreen. Beautiful through every season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❤️ Why We Love Dwarf Burford Holly at Wright’s Market\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is a reason Dwarf Burford Holly has been a Southern landscape staple for generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt gives you:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear-round evergreen color\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA dense, polished appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent heat tolerance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong performance in Zone 9a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpring flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful fall and winter berries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy pruning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent screening potential\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTremendous versatility in both traditional and modern landscapes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt can be kept neat and formal or allowed to develop into a large, naturally rounded evergreen shrub.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 Wright’s Market Planting Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemember: “Dwarf” doesn't mean tiny.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGive Dwarf Burford Holly enough space to mature naturally and you'll have a beautiful evergreen shrub requiring far less maintenance over its lifetime.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a softer, more updated Southern landscape, we recommend \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eallowing its natural rounded form to show rather than shearing it into a tight square or ball.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wright's Market","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49712514039960,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/5770\/6136\/files\/DwarfBufordHolly.jpg?v=1787148187","url":"https:\/\/www.wright-market.com\/products\/dwarf-burford-holly-3-gallon-classic-evergreen-structure-with-year-round-beauty","provider":"Wright's Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}