Sky Pencil Holly Tree
Ilex crenata 'Sky Pencil'
- Unique columnar growth habit
- Evergreen foliage year-round
- Ideal for narrow spaces or accents
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Sky Pencil Holly Tree Care
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Sunlight
Plant your Holly in an area with full to partial sun - at least 4 hours of sunlight daily.

Watering
Water weekly, or more often in extreme heat. Water when the soil is dry 2-3 inches down.

Fertilizing
Fertilization isn't required for your Holly, but you can apply an evergreen fertilizer in the spring as needed.
One of the National Arboretum's Elite Plants
Why Sky Pencil Hollies?
Famous for its good looks, from our nation’s capital to your backyard, the Sky Pencil Holly is a popular, versatile evergreen tree. Especially since it can be planted as an accent on the corners of your exterior, or in rows for a narrow hedge, or alone as an ornamental.
But no matter how you use it, you can expect hassle-free care. You'll be fascinated by the Sky Pencil Holly's shape - growing skyward naturally without the need for trimming (unless you want to keep them at a specific height). So, if you’re looking for a sleek, updated, stylish look, use these Hollies with their tall, narrow, columnar shape.
Plus, it's one of the few plants whose branches grow upward. And very few shrubs can give you this kind of height without encroaching on nearby plants. The Sky Pencil’s benefits are endless, from its sleek silhouette to its cold-hardy growth, all the way down to -10 degrees.
Why Fast-Growing-Trees.com is Better
But the best part of our Sky Pencil Holly is its strong beginning. We’ve planted, grown and shipped your Holly with care, so you’ll get successful results at home. And our larger trees have more advanced root systems, meaning they will adapt more quickly to your environment while providing faster growth.
Recent increases in demand have left this plant in short supply. Order yours today for fast shipping - right to your door. Create a lush, easy-to-grow look with our Sky Pencil Holly!
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Product Details
Mature Height: | 4-10 ft. |
Mature Width: | 1-3 ft. |
Sunlight: | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
Growth Rate: | Slow Growing |
Botanical Name: | Ilex crenata 'Sky Pencil' |
Does Not Ship To: | AZ, OR |
Grows Well In Zones: | 5-8 outdoors |

Growing Zones: 5-8 outdoors
(hardy down to -10℉)
Customer Reviews & Photos
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Sky Pencil Holly
I ordered 2. Both arrived in great condition, look healthy and are doing well.
Sky high pencil
They came in great condition very happy
I am happy with the tree, not aware of having seen one before viewing it on your site.
It arrived well packaged and easy to remove (I have arthritis) so that was appreciated. Seems to be happy in its new location and producing new growth.
Love the tree
Love the tree
My Sky Pencil Holly tree
My Sky Pencil Holly tree arrived beautifully. It's thick and so healthy looking. Thank you!