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Sky Pencil Japanese Holly Details

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Hi ... several weeks ago I bought a Sweet Tea Olive and a Frost Proof Gardenia from you. I potted them up and they are doing well. The Sweet Tea Olive has blooms. Thank you so much!" ― Patricia W.

Bought 2 tea olive shrubs from him. They were and still are so healthy! He provided written directions on care and planting. That was so helpful since I'm a novice. I'll be back! ― Gayle T.

Wonderful sale, plant very healthy & is still happy, very knowledgeable & communication was great, would definitely buy from again. ― Robin F.

I have bought several plants from Michael that were very healthy and good specimens. He takes the time to provide informational handouts and education on how to be successful in growing them. He is easy to work with and will even meet you in a convenient location for pickup. ― Deb C.

The tea olive is GORGEOUS. I look forward to many more purchases with you! ― Gina D.

― Sky Pencil Japanese Holly

(Ilex crenaya) "Sky Pencil"
Full Sun to Part Shade

Upright and narrow columnar shape evergreen with dark green foliage gives great visual attention to any landscape. Dense foliage and produces small black berries in the Fall to late Winter for birds and other wildlife. Ideal to frame an entryway, decks, patio, privacy screen, vertical visual accent, hedges, or small spaces. See Specifications below. Shop the Sky Pencil Japanese Holly for sale. Buy direct from a small family owned South Carolina grower.

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Specifications

Item	Description
Special Features	Upright and narrow columnar shape and dense foliage offers great visual attention. Disease, drought, heat, resistant. Low maintenance.
Category	Evergreen shrub
Hardiness Zones	5-9 See Hardiness Zone Map below.
Growth Rate	Moderate. 6-12" per year.
Sun	Full Sun – Part Shade. All day filtered Sun, Morning Sun with afternoon shade, Morning shade with afternoon Sun.
Height	5-10Ft.
Width	1.5-2.0Ft.
Planting-General	Dig hole 2 times the root ball deep and 2 times wide as the root ball. Likes well drained moist to dry soil. Good with sand, loam, clay or silt soil. Soil pH range of 4.5-6.5. Mulch to prevent soil from drying out or getting too hot. Mulch about 2-3" deep at all times.
Planting-Spacing	Plant 1.5-2.0Ft. apart for tight hedge, center to center. Or 3Ft. apart for wider spacing.
Watering	Average, low once established. Regular watering schedule during first growing season to establish deep roots. More often in extreme heat or containers. Its roots do not like wet soil. Can add Root Stimulation which helps early root development and strengths roots, as well as, reduces plant shock.
Fertilizing	Feed with acid fertilizer in early Spring, and late Summer. Keep roots cool with a layer of mulch to retain moisture during heat of Summer and colder months of Winter.
Pruning	Not required. But, may be pruned in early Spring or late Winter to maintain its height. Always use clean shears to avoid possibly spreading diseases.
Deer	Deer do not favor their taste. If in a high deer area, spray every 3 to 6 months with deer repellent.
Flowers	N/A

USDA Hardiness Zone Map

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