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Ilex Sky Pencil

Ilex Sky Pencil, Sky Pencil Holly, Ilex Sky Pencil Plant, Holly Sky Pencil Plant, Ilex Sky Pencil Holly, Sky Pencil Japanese Holly, Japanese Holly Sky Pencil Plant, Ilex Sky Sentry, Ilex fastigiata Sky Sentry

Ilex Sky Pencil, commonly known as Japanese Holly, is grown for its columnar growth habit. It carries small and glossy, dark green leaves which are held on stiff, upright branches as it grows to 4 m tall, and 80 cm wide. The relatively fine texture and columnar growth habit of Ilex Sky Pencil sets it apart from other landscape plants making it ideal for adding to a mixed planting, using to line a path or entrance, or planting as a backdrop for smaller plants. This Ilex is a great plant for a small garden.

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Ilex Sky Pencil is currently unavailable, but we do have other other amazing species and varieties of Ilex available.

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Why? Our plants are subject to seasonality and high-demand. Please contact us if you would like to know when it becomes available again.

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
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asIlex Sky Pencil, Sky Pencil Holly, Ilex Sky Pencil Plant, Holly Sky Pencil Plant, Ilex Sky Pencil Holly, Sky Pencil Japanese Holly, Japanese Holly Sky Pencil Plant, Ilex Sky Sentry, Ilex fastigiata Sky Sentry

Sky Pencil Holly

The Sky Pencil Ilex is a variety of the commonly known, Japanese Holly, and is grown for its columnar growth habit. It carries small and glossy, dark green leaves which are held on stiff, upright branches. Green-white flowers are produced in spring and result in small black berries. It typically grows to 4 m tall, and 80 cm wide though can be trimmed to smaller sizes. Best performance with Japanese Holly is achieved when it is positioned on a well-drained, semi-sheltered site in either full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of dry periods, frost, cool climates, and coastal conditions. The relatively fine texture and columnar growth habit of the Sky Pencil Ilex sets it apart from other landscape plants making it ideal for adding to a mixed planting, using to line a path or entrance, or planting as a backdrop for smaller plants. This Ilex is a great plant for a small garden.

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PLease could you tell me what the current height of the ilex sky pencil is?

The current grade is at 35 cm tall. Heights are listed below the pot size for our plants.

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