Sky Pencil Holly - Elegant, pillar-shaped, tall & narrow columnar shape. Literally stands up to its name. Grown in zones 5-9, reaching up to 10ft tall.
Sky Pencil Holly-Elegant
Sky Pencil Holly-Elegant is a cultivar of Japanese holly (Ilex crenata) that is known for its narrow, upright growth habit and dark green foliage. It is a relatively slow-growing shrub, reaching a height of 8-10 feet and a spread of 12-18 inches at maturity. Sky Pencil Holly-Elegant is hardy to USDA zones 4-9, making it a versatile choice for landscapes in a variety of climates.
Sky Pencil Holly-Elegant is a versatile plant that can be used in a variety of landscaping applications. It makes a great addition to borders, foundations, and hedges. It can also be used as a specimen plant or grown in containers.
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Here are some tips for growing and caring for Sky Pencil Holly-Elegant:
- Plant in full sun to partial shade, in well-drained soil.
- Water regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
- Fertilize once in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Prune in early spring to remove any dead or damaged wood and to shape the plant as desired.
- Mulch around the plant to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Sky Pencil Holly-Elegant is a beautiful and easy-to-grow plant that is sure to add interest and color to your landscape. With proper care, it will provide you with years of enjoyment.
Here are some additional benefits of growing Sky Pencil Holly-Elegant:
- It is a native plant, which means it is well-adapted to the local climate and soil conditions.
- It is a relatively low-maintenance plant.
- It is a good choice for attracting pollinators, such as butterflies and bees.
- It is a drought-tolerant plant, making it a good choice for areas with dry conditions.
- It has a narrow, upright growth habit, making it ideal for small spaces.
If you are looking for a beautiful and easy-to-grow plant to add to your landscape, Sky Pencil Holly-Elegant is a great option.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
Growing Zones: 6-9
| Mature Height: | 8-10 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Mature Width: | 2 ft. |
| Botanical Name: | ilex crenata 'Sky Pencil' |
| Growth Rate: | Moderate |
