| Common Name: |
Sky Pencil Holly |
| Scientific Name: |
Ilex crenata 'Sky Pencil' |
| Category: |
Shrub |
| Habit: |
Evergreen-Woody |
| Form: |
Columnar |
| Bloom Color: |
Inconspicuous, dull greenish-white |
| Bloom Season: |
May - June |
| Fruit Description: |
Dark purple drupe |
| Height of Plant: |
6-8 ft. |
| Hardiness: |
USDA Zones 5 - 8 |
| Light Requirements: |
Sun to shade |
| Water Usage: |
Medium |
| Moisture Requirement(s): |
Light, moist, well-drained |
| Soil Type: |
Adaptable |
| Soil pH: |
Slightly acidic |
| Native Range: |
Discovered in the wild on Mount Daisen, Honshu, Japan |
| Other Information: |
Durable |
| Photographer: |
Susan Brown |
| Location: |
Zorro Garden |