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Dwarf Burford Holly

Common Name: Dwarf Burford Holly

Scientific Name: Ilex cornuta ‘Dwarf Burford’

Type of Plant: Shrub

Description: The Dwarf Burford Holly  is a classic woody ornamental shrub selection for landscapers and gardeners alike. This shrub has attractive glossy deep dark green foliage with a single spine at the tip.

Mature Size: 6-10′ tall x 5-6′ wide.

Blooms: Inconspicuous

Fruit:  Attractive bright red berries

Climate Requirements: Cold and heat tolerant. Full sun to shade in well-drained soil.

Care Requirements: Very easy to maintain, can be pruned to any desired shape.

Spacing: Space plants 3-4′ apart

Water Needs: Average

Maintenance: Low

Attracts: The bright red berries attract various birds.

Special Uses/Attributes: One of the easiest hollies to maintain. Very attractive holly that is great as a single standing shrub or a hedge line.  Generally considered to be deer-resistant.

Florida Native: No

Shrubs

Gold Mound

gold-moundScientific Name:   Durante Erecta ‘Gold Mound’
Type of Plant:  Shrub
Description: Slow growing mound shape shrub with vibrant yellow leaves.
Height:  4′
Width:  3′
Blooming:  Briefly, small blue flowers
Fruit:  No
Climate Requirements:  Thrives in a warmer climate in medium to full sun light.
Care Requirements:  Regular watering necessary, however very low maintenance overall.
Special Needs:  None
Special Uses/Attributes:  Excellent “color contrast” choice in any landscape project or design due to its vibrant yellow color.
Florida Native:  No
FYI:  If it starts to get more green in color, it’s time to prune a little and fertilize.

Shrubs