Sun/part shade; evergreen, with stiff, puckered holly leaves and needlelike points. In a manicured hedge these impart a loose texture, in contrast to finely sheared boxwoods and yaupons. Burford is a long-lived hedge, widely used in Texas residential and commercial landscaping.
“Dwarf” is a misleading term: Burford grows up to six feet or more, but with a compact wide form that contrasts with taller “trunked” hollies. For an even smaller size, see Dwarf Chinese Holly.
Individual plants bear both male and female flowers, so berries are plentiful.
