The Sky Pencil Japanese Holly is an elegant and versatile evergreen shrub that adds vertical interest and sophistication to any landscape. This exceptional Japanese holly variety scientifically known as Ilex crenata Sky Pencil is celebrated for its narrow columnar form and dense dark green foliage. Sky Pencil Holly is an ideal choice for creating striking vertical accents in tight spaces such as narrow borders hedges entryways privacy screens or as a dramatic focal point in containers. With its resilience to heat drought and urban conditions this holly is a reliable and low-maintenance addition to gardens of all styles. Elevate your outdoor space with the sleek and modern beauty of Sky Pencil Holly. When planting Sky Pencil Hollies choose a full sun to partial shade dig the hole twice as wide as the pot and mix rich garden soil in with your native soil then leave the top of the root ball 1/2 inch above the ground level when filling the hole with soil. Use a slow-release granular fertilizer in Spring.