ilex crenata sky pencil
Looking for a striking, architectural shrub to elevate your New Zealand garden design? The ilex crenata sky pencil, a unique cultivar of Japanese holly, is renowned for its minimalist, upright habit and glossy green foliage. Perfect for modern gardens, small spaces, or wherever you need a splash of vertical interest, Ilex ‘Sky Pencil’ brings effortless elegance with virtually no hassle. Whether you’re creating a living sculpture, adding structure to a border, or embracing container planting, this slender evergreen is sure to impress.
Ilex Sky Pencil
Ilex ‘Sky Pencil’ is a striking, upright holly prized for its narrow, columnar shape that adds vertical interest to gardens. This evergreen shrub features glossy green foliage and maintains its tidy form without pruning. It is ideal for containers, formal borders, or as a sculptural accent. ‘Sky Pencil’ grows slowly and is well-suited to smaller spaces or tight planting areas. Hardy and low-maintenance, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.
From $26.93
- Suited to regions:
All regions - Plant type:
Shrubs - Height:
4.00 m - Spread:
80 cm - Flowering time:
Spring - Tolerances:
Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy - Garden uses:
Containers, Living areas, Patios, Pool areas, Screening, Topiary - Garden styles:
Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
