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This ‘Sky Pencil Holly’ Looks Like a Butterfly Stuck in Clouds—Secrets Inside! Have you ever gazed at a vivid garden shrub and felt transported—like a delicate butterfly suspended in drifting clouds? The Sky Pencil Holly ( Ilex cornuti ‘Sky Pencil Holly’) delivers just that: a striking, pencil-thin silhouette that looks eerily alive, as if a butterfly had frozen mid-flight in a soft, ever-shifting cloudscape. Beyond its lush green foliage and needle-like leaves, this plant holds hidden secrets that make it more than just a beautiful addition to your garden. ### A Botanical Marvel: The Sky Pencil Holly’s Unique Look The ‘Sky Pencil Holly’ stands out with its upright, slender branches clad in narrow, gleaming evergreen leaves reminiscent of fine pencils sharpened to a tip. Its narrow, upright growth habit gives the impression of graceful stems slicing through the sky—especially when backlit by sunlight or mist. Small, inconspicuous flowers bloom in spring, followed by tiny, dark berries that contrast beautifully against the pale foliage, adding a touch of delicate drama.