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Ilex Cren. Sky Pencil

Ilex crenata 'Sky Pencil'

Also known as: Sky Pencil Holly

Zone 5-9
Sun Full Sun – Part Shade
Water Moderate
Height 6-10 ft
Deer Resistant Evergreen
SKU: WN-ILEX-CREN-SKY-PENCIL Category:
Plant Overview

Ilex Cren. Sky Pencil

Ilex crenata 'Sky Pencil'

Ilex 'Cren. Sky Pencil' is a evergreen or deciduous holly shrub. A narrow, columnar evergreen holly that naturally grows in a tight, upright column without any pruning. Perfect for vertical accents in tight spaces, formal gardens, and contemporary landscape designs. Adaptable to a wide range of soil conditions. Most evergreen hollies prefer full sun to part shade with moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soil. An indispensable landscape plant for hedges, foundation plantings, wildlife gardens, and any situation requiring reliable evergreen structure.
Specifications

Plant Details

Size & Growth

Mature Height
6-10 ft
Mature Spread
1-2 ft
Growth Rate
Slow

Appearance

Foliage
Dark Green

Landscape Uses

Vertical accents, Narrow spaces, and Container plantings

Pairs well with: Boxwood, Heuchera, Hostas, Liriope

Origin

Japan

Care & Culture

Growing Guide

5-9 Hardiness Zone
Full Sun – Part Shade Sun Exposure
Moderate Water Needs
Moderate Drought Tolerance
Acidic, Well-Drained Soil Type
5 - 6.5 Soil pH