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2.5 Qt. Sky Pencil Japanese Holly(Ilex), Live Plant, Upright Growth Habit

$14.84
  • Deer resistant Holly with green foliage from Spring to Fall
  • Plant evergreen perennial in full sun; attracts birds
  • Ships at 18 in. and can grow up to 12 ft. when mature
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Deer Resistant
Evergreen
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Upgrade your landscaping with this Flowerwood 2.5 Qt. Sky Pencil Japanese Holly (Ilex) Live Plant. Plant this evergreen shrub in full sun to partial shade. This plant ships to you at a height between 12 and 24 in. tall. Enjoy as this Flowerwood Japanese Holly draws songbirds to your yard while also resisting pests such as deer. This bush withstands pollution, making it a great choice for hedges in a coastal or urban environment.
  • Zone 5-9
  • Full sun to partial shade
  • Fertilize in spring with slow-release granular fertilizer
  • Plant in well-drained garden soil
  • Comes in a 2.5 qt. pot
  • Average shipped height of plant: 12-24 in. tall
  • Ships from Alabama; customers beyond the south eastern United States should consider placing orders from fall to early spring to avoid heat damage during transit
  • If you're working on a big landscape project, consider ordering one to two plants to ensure that the Sky Pencil hollies that are currently being shipped meet your specifications before placing the order for the entire project
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Questions & Answers

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Q:So these hollies have berries and if so, how do I ensure I get a male and a female?
by|Apr 25, 2023
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Q:How far apart should you plant these apart?
by|Apr 4, 2023
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A:  2-3ft

by|Jul 6, 2023
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    Q:How deep are the roots of Sky Pencil Japanese Holly Shrub???
    by|Aug 21, 2022
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    A:  I didn't specifically measure it but I would guess it was approximately. 3.5 - 4 inches deep due to the size of the pot received.

    by|Jun 20, 2023
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      Q:Can I let them grow to about 3ft. Tall then trim the top off will the stay at that level
      by|Aug 1, 2022
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      A:  3ft May be a little too short to try and keep them.  But I’m betting you could manage to keep it around 4ft.  Mine has been in the ground about 15 months and it’s just about doubled from 12” to 24” ish.  I think around 4ft it would be hearty enough to survive.  If I’m not mistaken these are meant to grow to 6-8’.

      by|Sep 4, 2023
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        A:  You can prune at the top & the middle of the inside!

        by|Jun 20, 2023
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          Customer Reviews

          4.4 out of 5
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          The plant arrived quickly in good condition and is growing nicely.
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            disappointed
            have not put in the ground leaves or dried out falling off stay full sun on my patio
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              Unbelievably impressed
              I ordered more than I needed because I assumed that for the price and that they were Boeing shipped that I would have some imperfect plants. They were all perfect. Well Packaged. Still moist soil when they arrived. And the price … amazing. I couldn’t be happier.
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                Very healthy, good sized plant
                I received my 2.5 qt sky pencil hollys, packed well, amply moist. Listing said they would be 12-24 inches tall and I was excited to see mine were just a tad over 24 inches tall. One concern about the listing- It states the Sky Pencil Holly is good in zones 5-9, when received the tag says 6-9. I typically chose plants one zone colder than my own (6) to ensure a confident growing/thriving success. I don't know who is responsible for this difference of information, but it should be corrected.
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                  SKY PEN
                  I was overwhelmed on how much care Home Depot took to deliver these beautiful plants they were exactly how they looked on your website and looked even better in person Kudos to all the employees who went beyond,my wife adores them ounce again Thank you.JuanP
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                    arrived intact
                    We ordered two for our deck pots. I was anxious about ordering sight unseen. The two plants were nicely packaged and arrived safely. I think advertising the plant “average” height at 18” says little about what one receives. Our plants are 14 and 13 inches tall- so we were not the lucky ones to get the 21/22” tall plants. I dont think anything taller would ship in the box used.
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                      Came in looking good
                      Overall the two plants are looking healthy good. I recommend buying was at a good price 13 each. Wished I have bought more. Shipping was fast. I have no regrets at the moment.
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                        Highly recommend!
                        They came in great shape! Very impressed with the health. They look better than the ones at the store. Will definately order them online again!
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                        Plants came healthy
                        Personally, I enjoy buying the plants at the HD nursery, unfortunately there wasn’t any available. Took a chance online and am very pleased w/the delivery and how well the plants look from the package. Both plants had a plastic cover for the base and to help contain the soil. Soil was still moist, and the sky pencils look great.
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                          6 out 8 died over the winter
                          purchased online. Delivered by UPS on a hot day last July and left on driveway in full sun. Planted that evening. Plants did very well last summer through winter, green leaves. Spring arrived and 6 out of the 8 died, brown leaves falling off. The return policy, fertilizer must be purchased at same time for a warranty. was never suggested at check out. Go local, same pricing in season and better warranty on plants. 3 other Sky Pencil Japanese Holly ( from local nursery ) are doing very well
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                            Hardiness Zone5 (-20 to -10 F), 6 (-10 to 0 F), 7 (0 to 10 F), 8 (10 to 20 F), 9 (20 to 30 F)6 (-10 to 0 F), 7 (0 to 10 F), 8 (10 to 20 F), 9 (20 to 30 F)5 (-20 to -10 F), 6 (-10 to 0 F), 7 (0 to 10 F), 8 (10 to 20 F), 9 (20 to 30 F)10 (30 to 40 F), 6 (-10 to 0 F), 7 (0 to 10 F), 8 (10 to 20 F), 9 (20 to 30 F)
                            Additional CharacteristicsDeer ResistantDeer ResistantDeer Resistant, Disease Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Insect ResistantLow Maintenance
                            Sun ToleranceFull SunFull SunFull SunFull Sun
                            Common Name FamilyHollyHollyHollyHeavenly Bamboo
                            Pet FriendlySafe for Cats, Safe for DogsSafe for Cats, Safe for DogsUnsafe for PetsSafe for Cats, Safe for Dogs
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