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Ilex Sky Pencil (Japanese Holly)

Ilex Sky Pencil (Japanese Holly)

Name: Japanese Holly - 2.5 litre container
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 11794f
Price: 26.39 NZD
Availability: InStock

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.

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 requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	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 (Japanese Holly) Details

Ilex Sky Pencil 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 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.