Why Plant Sky Pencil Japanese Holly Accent?
Sleek and formal, the Sky Pencil Japanese Holly will have people raving over this columnar evergreen. This vertical holly can transform a blank space into an elegant area whether planted as an accent in a garden bed, in a container on the deck, and Sky Pencil is even ideal for use as a hedge! The best part of this unique columnar evergreen? This shrub's foliage lacks sharp points and edges, so there is not fear of accidentally touching the leaves on this holly!
Japanese Hollies originated from, you guessed it, Japan and also east Asia. Naturally, these hollies can be found in wet lowlands, thickets, and woods all over Japan's mountainous terrain. Sky Pencil is a cultivar of Japanese Hollies and has become quite popular with the public, so popular that Sky Pencil was Holly of the Year for 2004 through the Holly Society of America.
How to use Sky Pencil Japanese Holly Accent in the landscape?
This wonderful Columnar shrub is ideal for those hard-to-reach narrow spaces. They can be planted in containers near front porches, patios, and terraces! These stand-up trees will make a dramatic statement on either side of your entryway! You can also plant closer together to create an evergreen privacy hedge.
Planting Zones
Hardiness Zone: 6-9
How To Plant Sky Pencil Japanese Holly Accent
Sky Pencil Japanese Holly plants will tolerant many types of soil, but well-draining is essential. These plants thrive in both sun and some shade, give plants shelter from the winter winds as branches could burn when exposed to icy winter winds.
How To Water
Water your Sky Pencil deeply a couple times a week for the first few months while your plant continues to become established. Once that has been completed, they will only need water during dry spells.
How To Fertilize
Fertilize your Sky Pencils in the spring with our Elements Starter Plant Food granular form for that extra boost during the growing season.
How To Prune
Prune your Sky Pencil in late winter. Touch up pruning can also be done in early summer.
How Does Shipping Work?
Bower & Branch Trees, the real BIG trees, don’t fit in a box! Our big trees, sizes XL and bigger, require expert delivery and care, that means our extra-large trees are shipped on Bower & Branch trucks. We are the only ones who know how to ship our big and bigger trees and plants with tender loving care. We deliver your trees and plants directly to you. Ask Bower & Branch about planting services – we'd be happy to assist in installation.
*For Big trees and Shrubs, Size XL and bigger: Review our Seasonal Shipping Timelines and Policy here.
Your trees and plants are grown across the United States at various Bower & Branch Growers. Depending on your location, your plant orders may be shipped from various locations. Please expect orders with multiple items to be delivered over a number of days as a result. Orders made up of numerous items or selections will not arrive at your home on the same day.
Shipping Delays:
From time to time, Bower & Branch Growers may determine to delay order shipment based on various factors for plant health. Weather in your region, as well as, where your plants are grown, is always considered when shipping. Extreme weather conditions may delay some or all of your order. Bower & Branch allows our Growers to make final shipping decisions based solely to benefit your trees and plants’ health and success.
How Does Sizing Work?
The size of our trees have nothing to do with the container size like you may find elsewhere–big doesn't mean just height - it’s also vigor, age, and overall health. Other online retailers are going to tell you that a plant is a seven gallon, that means nothing to your tree or plant (or you.)
Our trees for sale online are graded on large, x-large, and even bigger sizes. This is because our trees are sized by their age—the higher the letter, the more mature the tree. The age determines the trees’ overall height, size of the trunk and the overall branch density.
All of these characteristics are what you should be looking for when choosing a tree for immediate impact and instant curb appeal. Our extra-large tree and plant sizes are sure to wow you and your neighbors!
See the size guides below.
