.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 This compact, upright evergreen shrub features dense, dark green foliage and a narrow, columnar growth habit, making it ideal for vertical accents in gardens and landscapes. Suggested Uses Perfect for privacy screens, hedges, entryway accents, and container planting in both residential and commercial landscapes. Plant Details Botanical Name: Ilex crenata 'Sky Pencil' Common Name: Sky Pencil Japanese Holly Size & Growth: Typically reaches 6-8 ft in height with a narrow, 1-2 ft width; slow to moderate growth rate Hardiness Zones: 6-9 Foliage Type: Evergreen, dense, small leaves Bloom Time: Not typically flowering Growth Rate: Slow to moderate Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade Attracts Pollinators: No Indoor Friendly: Limited; best outdoors Container Friendly: Yes Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Toxic if ingested Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Boxwoods, Yews, and other evergreen shrubs Care Tips Planting Instructions: Provide well-drained soil; water regularly until established Soil Moisture: Moist, well-drained Soil Type: Acidic to neutral Humidity: Average to high Pruning Instructions: Light pruning in late winter to maintain shape Winter Care: Mulch for cold protection in Zone 6 Planting Depth: Same depth as root ball Fertilization: Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring Special Care: Avoid overwatering and ensure good drainage to prevent root rot