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Sky Box' Japanese Holly 5/6' h 15 Gallon

Sky Box' Japanese Holly 5/6' h 15 Gallon

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Ilex crenata 'Sky Box' Information Page
Ilex crenata 'Sky Box' - Plant Catalog

Ilex crenata 'Sky Box'

Description

Ilex crenata 'Sky Box', commonly known as Sky Box Japanese Holly, is a compact, upright evergreen shrub. It is prized for its dense, glossy foliage and its ability to maintain a neat, columnar shape without extensive pruning. This plant is an excellent choice for hedges, foundation plantings, or as a specimen plant in gardens.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for use in formal gardens, hedges, and as a container plant. Its compact growth makes it suitable for small spaces and urban gardens. It can also be used as a backdrop in mixed borders or as a standalone specimen.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Ilex crenata 'Sky Box'
  • Common Name Common Name: Sky Box Japanese Holly
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 4-6 feet tall, 2-3 feet wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 6-8
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Spring
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Berries may be toxic if ingested
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Boxwood, Azalea, Rhododendron

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil, with the root ball level with the soil surface.
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers acidic, well-drained soil.
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates average humidity levels.
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape.
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder zones.
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery container.
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.
  • Special Care Special Care: Avoid planting in areas with poor drainage to prevent root rot.
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