Name: Ilex Sky Pencil
Brand: GoBuyPlants
SKU: 1323103
Price: 61.75 USD
Availability: InStock

Add strong vertical evergreen structure to narrow spaces, entries, and formal gardens. Sky Pencil Japanese Holly grows in an exceptionally slim upright column with small dark green spineless leaves. Female plants may produce subtle purple-black berries when a compatible male holly is nearby.

Growing Guide

Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun
USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 - 8
Mature Height: 4'–10'
Mature Width: 1'–3'
Spacing: 2'
Soil: Moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soil
Water Needs: Moderate
Growth Rate: Slow

Plant Details

Botanical Name: Ilex crenata 'Sky Pencil'
Common Name: Sky Pencil Japanese Holly
Plant Type: Evergreen Female Holly Shrub
Bloom Color: White
Season of Interest: Fall, Year-Round
Foliage: Evergreen
Growth Habit: Very Narrow, Upright, and Columnar
Pollinator Friendly: When flowering

Key Features

Extremely narrow columnar habit
Small spineless evergreen leaves
Fits tight landscape spaces
Possible purple-black berries
Excellent vertical accent

Landscape Uses

Entryways
Narrow foundations
Vertical accents
Formal hedges
Containers

Planting & Care Tips

Plant in full sun to part sun.
Provide slightly acidic, well-drained soil.
Water regularly during establishment.
Protect from heavy snow or ice that may separate the upright branches.

Companion Plants

Ilex Straight and Narrow™
Hydrangea Little Lime®
Carex Evergold
Nandina Firepower
Liriope Big Blue

Please Note: Our photos represent the variety you will receive. Because plants are living products, size and fullness may vary naturally with the season and stage of growth, while remaining true to the variety shown.

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Size

3 GALLON

Plant Size at Shipment: (28" x 8")

Quantity

Georgia Grown

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Estimated Shipping Time: Your order may ship immediately, however most orders ship in 1-2 business days (we do not ship on weekends) from date of purchase. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.

If you ordered more than one plant, you will receive multiple shipments. This is to get your plants to you as soon as possible. However, shipping schedules can change due to unforeseen events, such as unpredictable weather. We appreciate your patience.

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