Ilex crenata 'Sky Pencil'
Japanese Holly, Box Leaved Holly
Family: Aquifoliaceae Holly
| Type | Shrub |
| USDA Hardiness range | 6A - 8B |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | White |
| Bloom time | Spring |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, seashore, specimen |
| Height | 5' to 11' / 1.60m to 3.40m |
| Spread | 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Persistence | Evergreen |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | Black, purple |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Columnar, upright or erect |