$25-50avg. price
Shrub Deer Resistant
Japanese Holly (Sky Pencil)
Ilex crenata 'Sky Pencil'
Sky Pencil holly is the narrowest evergreen shrub available — a naturally columnar form that needs zero pruning to maintain its pencil-thin shape. Perfect for tight spaces, entry flanking, and vertical accents.
Hardiness Zones
5-9
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water Needs
Moderate
Maintenance
Low
Mature Size
6-10 ft H × 2-3 ft W
Growth Rate
Slow
Bloom Season
Spring (inconspicuous)
Bloom Color
White (tiny)
Care Guide
Full sun to partial shade. Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Virtually no pruning needed — naturally grows in a tight column. Protect from heavy snow loads (can splay). Excellent in containers. Spider mites can be an issue in hot, dry conditions.
Landscape Uses
Narrow spacesEntry flankingVertical accentContainersFormal gardenPrivacy
Best Growing Regions
northeastsoutheastmidwest
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