Sky Pencil Japanese holly (Ilex crenata ‘Sky Pencil’) is a low-maintenance evergreen shrub that is perfect for a narrow garden space. This holly is slender and graceful, with an upright habit.

Michael Henderson ANSWER: Sky Pencil is a cultivar of Japanese holly, Ilex crenata. This species of holly is poorly adapted to south Louisiana and commonly succumbs to root rots in the heat of mid ...

Why are they dying? When should I plant replacements? Lane Carlyle Sky Pencil is a cultivar of the Japanese holly Ilex crenata. Sky Pencil has a unique, very narrow, upright growth habit that ...

Ilex crenata 'Mariesii' grows into a wonderfully ... Mariesii' grows into a column, but does not have as slim an outline as I. crenata 'Sky Pencil,' probably because the congested foliage on ...

Latin name: Ilex crenata 'Sky Pencil'; synonym I.c. ‘Sky Sentry' Plant type: Shrubs & small trees Plant size: 4-6′ high x 4-12″ wide USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9 Cultural needs: Sun ...

Sky Pencil Holly: Ilex crenata 'Sky Pencil' With its skyward-reaching growth habit, Sky Pencil holly lends architectural interest to home entryways or corners. Unlike many shrubs that outgrow ...

But there are some plants that can add an architectural element to your garden. Take for instance the Sky Pencil Holly. A member of the family of plants called Ilex Crenata -- or Japanese Holly -- ...