Plant Sky Pencil Japanese Holly in containers for a formal look, mass-plant for a privacy screen, or place randomly to showcase this simply beautiful garden specimen that will make your neighbors (ever)green with envy. These also make an elegant statement as a pair flanking a formal entryway. No worries about brushing up against this holly there are no sharp points on its foliage, making it a safe contender for patios and other entertaining areas. Sky Pencil Holly is hardy in zones 5-9. Left unpruned, the plant reaches a height of 6 ft. to 8 ft. and 2 ft. to 3 ft. W. It may be pruned to 1 ft. W and whatever height you prefer. This holly prefers full sun and regular watering, more frequently in warm weather or when grown in containers.
| Mature Height (in.) | 120 |
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| Mature Width (in.) | 18 |
| Additional Characteristics | Deer Resistant,Disease Resistant,Drought Tolerant,Erosion Control,Insect Resistant,Prepotted,Salt Tolerant |
| Annual / Perennial | Perennial |
| Average Shipping Height (in.) | 12 |
| Best Time to Plant | Fall to Spring |
| Blossom Color | White |
| Botanical Name | Ilex crenata 'Sky Pencil' |
| Common Name | Holly |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Evergreen |
| Fragrance | Fragrant |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Hardiness Zone | 5 (-20 to -10 F),6 (-10 to 0 F),7 (0 to 10 F),8 (10 to 20 F),9 (20 to 30 F) |
| Mature Size | Large |
| Optimal Soil Condition | Neutral |
| Recommended Space Between Plantings (in.) | 24 |
| Returnable | 90-Day |
| Shipped As | Container |
| Sun Tolerance | Sun or Shade |
| Water Requirements | Medium Light |
| Wildlife Attracted | Bees,Birds,Bluebirds,Butterflies,Cardinals,Hummingbirds,Pollinators,Robins,Sparrows |
| Wildlife Deterred | Deer,Insects,Mice,Mosquitos,Rabbits,Raccoons,Rodents,Spiders,Squirrels |