Japanese holly

Overview

Japanese holly (Ilex crenata 'Sky Pencil') is a barely-there pyramidal evergreen. This slow-growing shrub can reach up to 8 ft tall and just 2 ft wide, adding a slim, vertical accent to any landscape. Its small, dark-green leaves are held in tight formation that offers year-round color and texture. As with many hollies, Japanese holly is also dioecious, meaning individual plants are either male or female. Female plants produce black, berry-like fruit for birds to eat. This plant is perfect for foundation and container plantings. Japanese holly is a hardy variety, tolerant of most soil conditions or light exposure.

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