Burford Holly
Ilex cornuta 'Burfordii' · Aquifoliaceae (Holly family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, evergreen
Shape
Ovate to oblong with typically a single terminal spine and occasionally 1 to 2 lateral spines.
Margin
Entire or spinose-toothed with a prominent thickened margin.
Arrangement
Alternate with short petioles.
Venation
Pinnate with a prominent midrib and obscure lateral veins.
Key Features
Glossy, dark green, stiff leaves with characteristic spinose tips and dense, shrubby habit.
Description
An evergreen shrub with a dense, rounded, multi-stemmed growth habit, smooth grey bark, small white flowers, and bright red spherical drupes.
Habitat
Thrives in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, acidic soils with moderate moisture.
Native Range
Native to China, widely cultivated in temperate and subtropical landscapes globally.
Identified on 10/16/2026