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 ...

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 ...

Take for instance the Sky Pencil Holly. A member of the family of plants called Ilex Crenata -- or Japanese Holly -- 'Sky Pencil' is what we refer to as a cultivated variety, or cultivar for short.

Do you think they're getting too much water or shade? Would 'Sky Pencil' Japanese hollies or some other holly be better? A: 'Dragon Lady' holly is a good choice for flanking evergreen uprights.

It becomes difficult to train. Sky Pencil has been around for six or eight years. It’s a selection from Ilex crenata, Japanese holly. It’s well suited to acidic soils, so it’s primarily for ...