Sky Pencil Holly

Sky Pencil Holly offers small glossy leaves held on an exceptionally narrow upright evergreen form. Its very narrow, columnar, upright habit makes it a useful choice for vertical accent, narrow space, entryway, container, formal garden. Plant it in full sun to part shade; afternoon shade locally. Water needs: Average; prefers moist, acidic, well-drained soil. It typically reaches 6–10 ft in height and 1–3 ft in width, although growth varies with climate, soil, pruning and care.

Plant details

• Botanical name: Ilex crenata 'Sky Pencil'
• Light: Full sun to part shade; afternoon shade locally
• USDA zones: 5–8
• Mature height: 6–10 ft
• Mature width: 1–3 ft
• Foliage: Evergreen
• Water: Average; prefers moist, acidic, well-drained soil
• Landscape uses: Vertical accent, narrow space, entryway, container, formal garden

Plant size and performance vary with climate, soil, pruning and care.