Sky Pencil Japanese Holly

This is a sleek, upright evergreen shrub prized for its narrow columnar shape and glossy, dark green leaves. Growing naturally tall and slender, it's the perfect choice or tight spaces, formal gardens, entryways, or container plantings where vertical interest is needed. Unlike traditional hollies, Sky Pencil has soft, spineless foliage and a tidy, modern look.

This low-maintenance shrub is slow-growing, heat and humidity tolerant, and requires minimal pruning to maintain its shape. It also produces small white flowers in spring, sometimes followed by tiny black berries if a male holly is nearby.

Height: 6-10 feet

Spread: 1-2 feet

Light: Full sun to part shade

Hardiness: USDA Zones 6-9

Growth Rate: Slow to moderate

Foliage: Evergreen; soft, spineless, dark green

Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic soil