
Sky Box® Japanese Holly (Ilex crenata)
With its sleek, pyramidal form and glossy, dark evergreen foliage, Sky Box® Japanese Holly brings a sense of refined structure to any landscape. Its naturally slender, upright shape creates a strong vertical accent—like a living exclamation point—making it equally impactful as a single focal point or when planted in multiples for a formal hedge or bold grouping.
Exceptionally shade-tolerant, Sky Box® adds architectural interest even in low-light areas where other evergreens may falter. Its dense branching ensures a full, healthy appearance year-round while helping to buffer wind and maintain its neat silhouette without constant upkeep.
Whether you're refreshing a front entryway, defining garden spaces, or simply adding vertical interest, Sky Box® Japanese Holly offers an easy, elegant solution that instantly makes any space feel more polished and intentional.
- 4-5 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide at maturity
- Hardy in zones 5-8, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success
- Plant in part to full sun (4+ hours daily)
- Space plants 2-3 feet apart for best results
- Produces small white flowers in late spring
- Maintains glossy dark green foliage year-round
- Blooms on old wood
- Great for borders, containers, hedges, edges, landscapes, mass planting or as a focal point
- Fall and winter interest, salt tolerant, foliage interest
Care: Fertilize with Proven Winners Continuous Release Plant Food in spring and mid summer. Little to no pruning is needed; remove select branches to shape in late winter or early spring if necessary.
Shipping Info:
- Enjoy free shipping on orders over $175
- Size at shipping varies by season, plant, and trimming schedules
- Quart shrubs are 5-8" tall at shipment
- 1-Gallon shrubs are 6-24" tall at shipment
- Shrubs ship dormant November through April
Read our guide to get started with planning a garden
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Sky Box® Japanese Holly (Ilex crenata)
With its sleek, pyramidal form and glossy, dark evergreen foliage, Sky Box® Japanese Holly brings a sense of refined structure to any landscape. Its naturally slender, upright shape creates a strong vertical accent—like a living exclamation point—making it equally impactful as a single focal point or when planted in multiples for a formal hedge or bold grouping.
Exceptionally shade-tolerant, Sky Box® adds architectural interest even in low-light areas where other evergreens may falter. Its dense branching ensures a full, healthy appearance year-round while helping to buffer wind and maintain its neat silhouette without constant upkeep.
Whether you're refreshing a front entryway, defining garden spaces, or simply adding vertical interest, Sky Box® Japanese Holly offers an easy, elegant solution that instantly makes any space feel more polished and intentional.
- 4-5 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide at maturity
- Hardy in zones 5-8, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success
- Plant in part to full sun (4+ hours daily)
- Space plants 2-3 feet apart for best results
- Produces small white flowers in late spring
- Maintains glossy dark green foliage year-round
- Blooms on old wood
- Great for borders, containers, hedges, edges, landscapes, mass planting or as a focal point
- Fall and winter interest, salt tolerant, foliage interest
Care: Fertilize with Proven Winners Continuous Release Plant Food in spring and mid summer. Little to no pruning is needed; remove select branches to shape in late winter or early spring if necessary.
Shipping Info:
- Enjoy free shipping on orders over $175
- Size at shipping varies by season, plant, and trimming schedules
- Quart shrubs are 5-8" tall at shipment
- 1-Gallon shrubs are 6-24" tall at shipment
- Shrubs ship dormant November through April
Read our guide to get started with planning a garden
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With its sleek, pyramidal form and glossy, dark evergreen foliage, Sky Box® Japanese Holly brings a sense of refined structure to any landscape. Its naturally slender, upright shape creates a strong vertical accent—like a living exclamation point—making it equally impactful as a single focal point or when planted in multiples for a formal hedge or bold grouping.
Exceptionally shade-tolerant, Sky Box® adds architectural interest even in low-light areas where other evergreens may falter. Its dense branching ensures a full, healthy appearance year-round while helping to buffer wind and maintain its neat silhouette without constant upkeep.
Whether you're refreshing a front entryway, defining garden spaces, or simply adding vertical interest, Sky Box® Japanese Holly offers an easy, elegant solution that instantly makes any space feel more polished and intentional.
- 4-5 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide at maturity
- Hardy in zones 5-8, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success
- Plant in part to full sun (4+ hours daily)
- Space plants 2-3 feet apart for best results
- Produces small white flowers in late spring
- Maintains glossy dark green foliage year-round
- Blooms on old wood
- Great for borders, containers, hedges, edges, landscapes, mass planting or as a focal point
- Fall and winter interest, salt tolerant, foliage interest
Care: Fertilize with Proven Winners Continuous Release Plant Food in spring and mid summer. Little to no pruning is needed; remove select branches to shape in late winter or early spring if necessary.
Shipping Info:
- Enjoy free shipping on orders over $175
- Size at shipping varies by season, plant, and trimming schedules
- Quart shrubs are 5-8" tall at shipment
- 1-Gallon shrubs are 6-24" tall at shipment
- Shrubs ship dormant November through April
Read our guide to get started with planning a garden























