How Do You Prune Dwarf Burfordii Holly Shrubs?
Dwarf Burfordii Holly shrubs, also known as Dwarf Burford Holly and Dwarf Chinese Holly are versatile landscape plants, serving as simple mounds of deep green color, low-growing hedges and even elaborate topiaries. Their versatility is directly related to the ease with which they can be pruned, and by the fact that their pruning season is not limited. The home gardener can choose to prune the Dwarf Burford Holly shrub whenever it is convenient, or whenever the plant is starting to look a little out of shape. Combine 1 part bleach with about nine parts water to create a disinfectant. Clean the pruning shears with the disinfectant. Although holly shrubs are not as prone to disease as many other types of plants, disinfecting shears prior to pruning will help ensure no disease is spread among the holly shrubs. Wait until winter to do any heavy pruning if you want your Dwarf Burfordii Holly to produce a heavy load of berries. If the berries are not important, or you want fewer berries, prun
