Ilex crenata Golden Sky™
Just imagine bright gold exclamation points highlighting entryways or special areas as accents
Most of us are familiar with Sky Pencil holly…the versatile, tall, narrow, pencil-thin form that's used in landscapes throughout most of the US. Growing skyward and certain to add excitement is a new, gold leaved version, Golden Sky. Just imagine bright gold exclamation points highlighting garden entry ways, or used in special areas for accent. How about in rows for a narrow hedge or planted as the focal point in a decorative container? The uses will be endless. A distinctive look, this bright, pencil-thin evergreen will add a vertical affect to any landscape. A Southern Living®/Sunset® exclusive.
Who Am I?
- Common Name:Golden Sky™ crenata holly
- Botanical Name:Ilex crenata ‘Dro-IMT’ PP34957
- Type:Shrub
- Evergreen:YES
Cultural Details
TYPE
Shrub
EVERGREEN
YES
- Light:Full sun to afternoon shade farther south
- Soil:Average garden soil
- Moisture:Moist, well-draiined
- Hardiness Zone6-9
- Bloom Time:Spring
- Bloom Color:White - insignificant
- Size:5-7' tall x 2-3' wide
- Diseases & Pests:Mites
What Makes Me Special?
The uses will be endless! A distinctive look, this bright, pencil-thin evergreen will add a vertical affect to any landscape
Landscape Use
Entryways, accents, hedges, containers
Origin
Breeder, Dave Nizinski
Propagation
Hardwood Cuttings
Who Am I?
- Common Name:Golden Sky™ crenata holly
- Botanical Name:Ilex crenata ‘Dro-IMT’ PP34957
- Type:Shrub
- Evergreen:YES
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