Ilex creneta 'Sky Pencil'
Sky Pencil is a dense, multi-branched, very upright and narrow evergreen shrub with lustrous, dark, gray-green leaves. New stems are green. Extremely hardy plant produces black berries. Does not need to be pruned to keep its shape.
* Deer Resistant *
Photos courtesy of Toms Creek Nursery in Denton, NC
| Ornamental Characteristics |
| Category |
Shrub |
| Foliage Type |
Broadleaf Evergreen |
| Height |
6' - 10' |
| Spread |
1' - 3' |
| Shape |
Upright, Columnar form |
| Primary Foliage Color |
(Glossy) Green |
| Seasonal Foliage Color |
(Glossy) Green |
| Flowering Season |
Spring |
| Flower Color |
Insignificant |
| Berries |
Inconspicuous |
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| Environmental Characteristics |
| Growth Rate |
Moderate |
| Sun Preferences |
Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences |
Average: Ensure adequate drainage |
| Cold Hardiness Zone |
6 to 8 |
