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Looking for a touch of elegance that reaches for the sky? Say hello to the Sky Pencil Holly, the svelte superstar of the shrub world. This dapper darling stands tall and narrow, making it a perfect pick for those snug spots in your garden or framing your front door with a pair of green exclamation points!
Why You'll Love It
Why You'll Love It
- Space-Saving Grace: With its upward growth, the Sky Pencil Holly won't sprawl out over your garden beds. You get all the green without the spread.
- Year-Round Charm: Evergreen and ever-gorgeous, this holly doesn't shy away from the spotlight, keeping its cool with lush leaves no matter the season.
- Low Maintenance Magic: Forget about fussy plants. The Sky Pencil Holly is low on demands and high on rewards, asking for little more than a sunny spot to stand tall.
- Product Info
- Care and Maintenance
- Planting Care
- Growing Zone
Product Info
Mature Height: 4-10 ft. or trim to desired height
Mature Width: 4-15 ft.
Sunlight: Full-Part Sun
Growth Rate: Slow
Does Not Ship To: AZ, OR
Care and Maintenance
Watering: Water newly planted hollies 2-3 times a week for the first few months to help establish roots. Once established, water deeply once a week, adjusting for rainfall, until the plant is well-established. In hot, dry periods, you may need to water more frequently. Always check the soil moisture; it should be moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizing: Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer formulated for acid-loving plants in early spring. Follow up with a second application in late summer or early fall, as per product instructions. Avoid fertilizing late in the season to prevent new growth that could be damaged by frost. Always water the plant thoroughly after applying fertilizer to help distribute the nutrients.
Pruning: Pruning is minimal but can be done for these reasons:(1) to maintain shape or desired size, prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins.(2) Remove any dead, damaged, or diseased branches as they occur to maintain plant health.(3) Pruning is generally light, as the plant naturally grows in a narrow, columnar form.
Pests and Diseases: Monitor for pests and diseases and treat accordingly.
Pollination: No need for pollination assistance as this plant is not primarily grown for fruit or flowers.
Harvesting: Sky Pencil Holly is grown for its foliage and form rather than harvestable products. However, you can take cuttings for propagation in late spring or early summer. Use sharp, clean shears to take 4-6 inch cuttings from new growth, strip the lower leaves, dip in rooting hormone, and plant in a well-draining potting mix. Keep moist until roots develop.
Planting Care
Sunlight: Full to partial sun
Soil: Use well-draining soil
Location: Select a location with full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.
Watering: Water thoroughly to settle the soil around the roots. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep root system. Once established, Sky Pencil Holly is relatively drought-tolerant but benefits from occasional watering during prolonged dry spells.
Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and remove any dead or damaged branches.
Spacing: Space plants 2 to 3 feet apart to allow for growth.
Fertilizer: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer formulated for evergreens.
Growing Zone
Growing Zone 5-8
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