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