Sky Pencil Japanese Holly (1 Gallon) - Upright, columnar evergreen that's especially elegant in containers and as a hedge.

Plant Sky Pencil Japanese Holly in containers for a formal look, mass-plant for a privacy screen, or place randomly to showcase this simply beautiful garden specimen that will make your neighbors (ever)green with envy. These also make an elegant statement as a pair flanking a formal entryway. No worries about brushing up against this holly--there are no sharp points on its foliage, making it a safe contender for patios and other entertaining areas. Sky Pencil Holly is hardy in zones 5-9. Left unpruned, the plant reaches a height of 6-8 feet, and 2-3 feet wide. It may be pruned to 1 foot in width and whatever height you prefer. This holly prefers full sun and regular watering, more frequently in warm weather or when grown in containers. As its name infers, this holly grows vertically in a narrow, columnar shape. There are no sharp points on this cultivar unlike other holly plants. A versatile specimen, the Sky Pencil Japanese Holly will work in a variety of ways in your garden. Once established, this plant requires little care. This plant is evergreen and provides year-round beauty. Sky Pencil Japanese Holly Ilex crenata 'Sky Pencil'