Ilex cornuta 'Indian Chief' - 25-30 CM C3

Description
The Chinese holly 'Burfordii Nana' (Ilex cornuta) is a bushy garden plant with decorative, red fruits. The Chinese holly 'Burfordii Nana' also has glossy leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 1.5 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Chinese holly 'Burfordii Nana's are glossy.

Frost hardiness
The Chinese holly 'Burfordii Nana' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Chinese holly 'Burfordii Nana' is bushy in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Fruit
The red berries of Ilex cornuta 'Burfordii Nana' are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

Use
Hedge (pruning), group planting, ornamental shrub