Japanese Holly 'Sky Pencil' 3 Gallon

Ilex crenata 'Sky Pencil'

A compact, broadleaf evergreen presents as a dense, columnar plant. It has small, glossy dark green leaves. Its upright tight clustered branches usually needs no pruning. Individual plants may be male or female, with only females producing small black berries in late summer, if a male is nearby. Plant in well-drained, amended soil. Water well after planting; maintain 1 inch of water once a week the first year. Little pruning needed; shapes itself nicely. When necessary, prune in spring to early summer. Fertilize in early spring, mid-summer and fall with an acidic fertilizer. Follow label instructions. Mulch 2 inches to suppress weeds, retain moisture and protect against extremes of soil temperature. Wrap in burlap or spray with Wilt-stop to protect from winter desiccation.

• Sun to Part Shade
• 4-8' h x 1-3' w
• Deer Resistant
• Evergreen