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Back to buying optionsSky Pencil Holly Live Plant – 6–12 Inch | Quart Pot | Evergreen Upright Holly Shrub | Narrow Columnar Growth | Garden Border & Patio Plant
Add year-round structure and elegant vertical interest to your landscape with this Sky Pencil Holly live plant. Known for its naturally narrow, upright growth habit, Sky Pencil Holly is an excellent choice for tight garden spaces, walkways, borders, patios, formal landscapes, and architectural plantings. Its dense dark green foliage remains attractive throughout the year and requires minimal pruning to maintain its naturally columnar shape.
You will receive one healthy live Sky Pencil Holly approximately 6–12 inches tall and growing in a quart pot. This outdoor evergreen shrub is well suited to full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil. During winter dormancy, the plant may arrive with reduced or no foliage depending on seasonal conditions, which can be normal.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Sky Pencil Holly plant
✔️ Height: approximately 6–12 inches
✔️ Shipped in a quart pot
✔️ Healthy young evergreen plant
✔️ Naturally narrow upright growth habit
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Sky Pencil Holly
Botanical Name: Ilex crenata ‘Sky Pencil’
Plant Type: Evergreen shrub
Growth Stage: Young potted plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic soil
Watering: Moderate; provide regular moisture while establishing
Mature Height: Approximately 6–8 feet
Mature Width: Approximately 1–2 feet
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
USDA Zones: 6–9
Container Friendly: Yes
💡 Care Tip: Plant your Sky Pencil Holly in well-draining, slightly acidic soil and provide consistent moisture during its first growing season. A layer of mulch around the root zone can help retain moisture and regulate soil temperature. Avoid excessive watering, especially in poorly drained locations.
🚚 Shipping Note: This plant is currently unavailable for shipment to Alaska (AK), Hawaii (HI), or Puerto Rico (PR). During winter dormancy, plants may arrive with little or no foliage; this can be a normal seasonal condition.
