Add some architecture to your garden or decorative container with this narrow, conical seedling of ‘Sky Pencil’ Holly. Shiny, dark evergreen leaves and tight upright branching make this a must have plant.

Introduction Date: Spring ’08 to growers

Hardiness:  USDA Zone 6

Habit: Tight narrow pyramidal habit

Blooms:  N/A.

Foliage Color:  dark green

Size:  4-5 feet

Exposure:  Full sun to partial shade, avoid winter sun and wind.

Soil: Thrives in well-drained, acid soils, but also very adaptable to poor and drought soils.

Pruning: Pruning: Shear to shape in early to mid summer.

Watering: Moderate water, drought resistant once established.

Wildlife: birds

Type: Evergreen

Fertilizing: Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer specialized for trees & shrubs. Follow the label for recommended rate of application.

Uses: Groupings or masses, perennial or shrub borders, specimen, screens or hedges, or containers.

Breeder:  Developed by plantsman Mike Farrow of Holly Hill Farms of Earleville, MD.

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