Ilex Sky Pencil

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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Plant Size at Shipment: (28" x 8")
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Sky Pencil Japanese Holly with narrow upright dark green foliage
Sky Pencil Japanese Holly with narrow upright dark green foliage
Sky Pencil Japanese Holly with narrow upright dark green foliage
Sky Pencil Japanese Holly with narrow upright dark green foliage
Sky Pencil Japanese Holly with narrow upright dark green foliage
Sky Pencil Japanese Holly with narrow upright dark green foliage
Sky Pencil Japanese Holly with narrow upright dark green foliage
Sky Pencil Japanese Holly with narrow upright dark green foliage
Sky Pencil Japanese Holly with narrow upright dark green foliage
Sky Pencil Japanese Holly with narrow upright dark green foliage
Sky Pencil Japanese Holly with narrow upright dark green foliage
Sky Pencil Japanese Holly with narrow upright dark green foliage

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