One plant that shines even in the darkness of winter and under the botanical insult ... Lustre,' and 'Beehive,' while others, such as 'Sky Pencil,' Patti O, and Sky Pointer, grow in skinny columns.

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.

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 ...

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 -- ...