.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Sky Pencil' Japanese Holly Ilex crenata 'Sky Pencil' Description A narrow, upright evergreen shrub featuring dense, dark green foliage. Perfect for vertical accents and hedges. Suggested Uses Ideal for privacy screens, narrow borders, and container planting in residential landscapes. Plant Details Botanical Name: Sky Pencil' Japanese Holly Ilex crenata 'Sky Pencil' Common Name: Sky Pencil' Japanese Holly Size & Growth: Usually grows up to 6-8 ft tall with a slender, columnar form. Hardiness Zones: 6-9 Foliage Type: Evergreen, Dense Bloom Time: Rarely flowers Growth Rate: Moderate Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade Attracts Pollinators: No Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Non-toxic Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Boxwoods, Japanese Maples, other evergreen shrubs Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Ensure sufficient spacing for growth. Soil Moisture: Keep consistently moist, but not waterlogged. Soil Type: Well-draining, loamy soils favored. Humidity: Tolerates average garden humidity. Pruning Instructions: Prune lightly after planting to maintain shape. Minimal pruning needed afterward. Winter Care: Mulch around roots in colder zones to protect from frost. Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in nursery container. Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring and mid-summer. Special Care: Avoid harsh pruning to preserve narrow shape, especially in winter.