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Dwarf Burford or Hellers japanese Holly Help

19 years ago

This is my first time posting so please bare with me!

I am working on a new bed that contains a grouping of Nandinas, Clump River birch and Oak Leaf Hydangea. I want to add a grouping of either Dwarf Burford Holly or Hellers Japanese Holly and wondered if anyone has any experience with either or an idea of which might go with the grouping I described better.

Also, any idea for some color for this area.

Thank you so much in advance!

Beth

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brhgm
19 years ago
Dwarf Burford has really wicked thorns and may not be freeze free in your area. Heller's Holly comes in several sizes from 2 feet to 6 feet depending on cultivar. I would recommend a native like yaupon holly. It comes in dwarf, tree or weeping varieties. It will tolerate heat, humidity, some shade and acid soils. Plus it looks more natural in the woodland setting you are building. Did I mention the weeping variety has lots of berries in the fall and winter. Mulch with some oak leaves and it will look totally natural.
creatrix
19 years ago
Look for 'Bordeaux' Holly. It's a dwarf Yaupon. The new growth is burgandy, and I really like it with Nandinas. Monrovia sells it, so many garden centers can get it for you

Here is a link that might be useful: NC State fact sheet
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