Ilex crenata ‘Sky Pencil’ is a narrow, columnar evergreen shrub ideal for formal gardens, hedges, or accent planting. Its dense, dark green foliage creates a clean, upright silhouette, perfect for small spaces, containers, or as a vertical feature in contemporary landscapes. Hardy and low-maintenance, it tolerates a range of soils and responds well to pruning to maintain shape.
Light requirement: Full sun to part shade. Performs best with at least some direct sunlight.
Water requirement: Moderate. Keep soil evenly moist until established.
Watering frequency: Regular while establishing; occasional deep watering once mature.
Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil; tolerates sandy and loamy soils.
Skill level: Beginner Green thumb
Growth rate: Slow to moderate
Suitable for container gardens: Yes, ideal for tubs and patios.
Mature Height: 1.5–2.5 m
Mature Width: 0.3–0.5 m
Seasonality: Evergreen
Drought Tolerant: Moderate once established
Frost Tolerant: Yes; hardy to light frost
Wind Tolerant: Good
Leaf colour: Dark green
Leaf Variegation pattern: No
Size of leaf: Small, 1–2 cm, glossy and oval
Flower Colour: White, small and inconspicuous
Flower Shape: Small clusters
Flower Fragrance: None
Flower Season: Spring
Ilex crenata ‘Sky Pencil’ is a narrow, columnar evergreen shrub ideal for formal gardens, hedges, or accent planting. Its dense, dark green foliage creates a clean, upright silhouette, perfect for small spaces, containers, or as a vertical feature in contemporary landscapes. Hardy and low-maintenance, it tolerates a range of soils and responds well to pruning to maintain shape.
Light requirement: Full sun to part shade. Performs best with at least some direct sunlight.
Water requirement: Moderate. Keep soil evenly moist until established.
Watering frequency: Regular while establishing; occasional deep watering once mature.
Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil; tolerates sandy and loamy soils.
Skill level: Beginner Green thumb
Growth rate: Slow to moderate
Suitable for container gardens: Yes, ideal for tubs and patios.
Mature Height: 1.5–2.5 m
Mature Width: 0.3–0.5 m
Seasonality: Evergreen
Drought Tolerant: Moderate once established
Frost Tolerant: Yes; hardy to light frost
Wind Tolerant: Good
Leaf colour: Dark green
Leaf Variegation pattern: No
Size of leaf: Small, 1–2 cm, glossy and oval
Flower Colour: White, small and inconspicuous
Flower Shape: Small clusters
Flower Fragrance: None
Flower Season: Spring
