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Sky Box® Japanese Holly (Ilex)

SHRUB

Description

  • Showy evergreen foliage adds year-round interest!
  • Stunning shape without pruning.
  • Space-saving holly from Proven Winners, perfect for containers.
  • Make your own topiary.
  • Zones 5-8, sun/part sun, 5' tall x 3' wide at maturity.
Zone 5-8
Light part sun/sun
medium

$24.99 Each
Buy 3 get $0.50 off each!
Buy 6 get $1.00 off each!
Buy 9 get $1.50 off each!
Buy 12 get $2.00 off each!
Total
$24.99
Size
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Plant Spacing

Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:

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Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:

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Description No pruning is needed to enjoy this well-shaped evergreen! Growing upward, in a naturally neat pyramidal shape, it's no wonder Sky Box™ has long been a best seller from Proven Winners. We love Sky Box™ in containers by doorways or even planted as a narrow hedge, and while pruning isn't required, it does make a striking topiary when trimmed. If your landscape is in need of some classic, elegant touches that don't take up too much space, this Japanese holly might be the solution. Plus, its spoon-like leaves add great texture all year round. Details How To Grow

Garden Care

Our Guide for Fall Planting

The start of fall may signal the gardening season is coming to a close, but it’s not over yet! There is still plenty of time to enjoy colorful flowers and foliage or even sprinkle in some new perennials and shrubs before winter arrives.

Grow with confidence
Our Guide for Fall Planting

Customer Reviews

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K
K. (North Carolina)
Small but healthy

These were smaller than I expected. About 6" high. They are very healthy though. Survived the winter and are starting strong in their growth season.

J
J.K. (Missouri)
I'm not sure if my round boxwoods will make it

HI, this is not about the skybox but my other boxwoods are pretty scrawny. I'm wondering what you think - can I upload photos somewhere?

Hello! Please email pictures of the plant to claims@greatgardenplants.com, making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line so that we may provide the best assistance possible. Rest assured, we do have a 60-day guarantee on all of our plants. If you received your plants within that timeframe, we will be happy to apply your warranty once we receive the pictures. Happy Gardening!

https://www.greatgardenplants.com/pages/our-guarantee

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D.M. (Arkansas)
Sky Box Japanese Holy

I bought two. One is growing nicely, the other one has died. So, I would rate one a 5 and the other one a 1.

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T.A. (Minnesota)
Very pleased❤️

My plants are already flourishing. They are beautiful and I can’t wait to watch them mature!