Add height and year-round greenery to your garden with Sky Pencil Holly. This evergreen Japanese holly features glossy dark green leaves and a naturally narrow, upright shape, making it ideal for smaller spaces.
Use it to frame an entryway, accent a garden border, or add structure to patio containers. Its columnar growth habit requires little pruning to maintain its distinctive shape.
Plant Details: • Botanical Name: Ilex crenata ‘Sky Pencil’ • Foliage Color: Glossy dark green • Mature Size: Typically 6–8 feet tall and 2–3 feet wide • USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–8 • Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade • Soil: Acidic, moist, well-drained soil • Watering: Water regularly while establishing and during dry periods • Plant Class: Evergreen shrub • Base Plant Class: Shrub
Plant in a location protected from strong winds. Avoid standing water and prolonged drought.
Plant size and appearance vary naturally. Mature dimensions describe an established plant, not its size at delivery.
