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Burford Holly Reversion: Prune Out Spiny Throwbacks

'Burford' holly originated from a Chinese holly (Ilex cornuta) seedling. Severe pruning often triggers reversion to spiny ancestral foliage. Best remedy: wear leather, use long-handled pruners to remove spiny limbs at base.

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