Japanese Holly Sky Pencil Ilex crenata Sky Pencil Sky Pencil has lustrous green leaves all year round. A telephone-pole shaped Japanese Holly. Sky Pencil deserves a place of honor in any garden due to its bold architectural form and lustrous forest green leaves.

This telephone-pole-shaped Japanese Holly was introduced in 1985 by the National Arboretum. Its upright shape adds texture to the garden, and its forest-green leaves remain lustrous year-round- perfect for an entryway or container. With an upright, neat, maintenance-free habit, only 8 feet tall, 1 1/2 feet wide, and fascinating geometric contours, it deserves a place of honor in any garden where bold architectural form is sought. Great for small gardens and tight spots Zones 5-8.