2.5 Qt. Sky Pencil Japanese Holly(Ilex), Live Plant, Upright Growth Habit

Stock status: In stock
Country: United Kingdom

Sky Pencil Holly has dense dark green foliage and a vertical growth habit that can bring vertical interest to your landscape. This evergreen will tolerate pollution, so it would even make a good addition to an urban landscape. Great for a hedge, specimen, privacy screen, container, entry way accent and Zen/contemporary garden.

  • Zone 6-8
  • Full sun to part shade
  • Fertilize in spring with slow-release granular fertilizer
  • Plant in well-drained garden soil
  • Comes in a 2.5 Qt. pot
Mature Height (in.) 84
Mature Width (in.) 24
Additional Characteristics Deer Resistant
Annual / Perennial Perennial
Average Shipping Height (in.) 18
Best Time to Plant Spring to Fall
Blossom Color No Blossoms
Botanical Name Ilex crenata 'Sky Pencil'
Common Name Holly
Evergreen or Deciduous Evergreen
Fragrance Non-Fragrant
Growth Habit Erect
Hardiness Zone 6 (-10 to 0 F),7 (0 to 10 F),8 (10 to 20 F)
Mature Size Large
Optimal Soil Condition Acidic
Recommended Space Between Plantings (in.) 12-24
Returnable 90-Day
Shipped As Container
Sun Tolerance Full Sun
Water Requirements Medium Light
Wildlife Attracted Birds
Wildlife Deterred No Wildlife Deterred