Welcome to our Plant Library! This is a new feature on our website to showcase the vast selection of plants that we carry across different seasons. We are continuously adding products, so if you are looking for a specific plant not listed below, we encourage you to call or visit to see if we have it in stock!
Glow Stick™ Holly
Botanical Name: Ilex crenata ‘Glow Stick’
Common Name: Glow Stick® Japanese Holly (Gold Sky Pencil Type)
Mature Height and Width: 6–8′ tall × 1–2′ wide
Growth Habit: Very narrow, upright, columnar evergreen with tight vertical branching. Maintains a pencil-thin silhouette similar to ‘Sky Pencil’ but with brighter foliage coloration.
Foliage Description: Small, oval, smooth-edged leaves in bright golden-yellow to chartreuse tones. Color is strongest in full sun and softens slightly in partial shade. Dense foliage held tightly along upright stems creates a refined, architectural appearance. Evergreen in Zones 5–7.
Flower Description: Small white spring flowers; inconspicuous. Female plants may produce small black berries if pollinated, though fruit is not typically ornamental.
Bloom Time: Late spring
Fall Color: Evergreen; maintains golden-yellow to chartreuse coloration through winter with minimal color shift.
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; best gold coloration develops in full sun with adequate moisture.
Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 5–8
Notable Landscape Uses:
Vertical accent in narrow foundation beds; flanking entryways; framing garage doors; formal garden structure; modern landscape designs; container accents; small-space privacy screening.
Deer Resistance: Moderate
Japanese holly is generally not highly preferred by deer, though upright forms may experience occasional tip browsing in winter under heavy pressure. Established plants typically suffer minimal damage in Zones 5–7.