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.

It’s Scarlett’s Peak yaupon holly. It looks much like two other vertical hollies that I’ve seen, Will Fleming yaupon and Sky Pencil holly. How do the three plants differ? The nursery has all ...

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 ...

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; moist ...

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 -- ...