Sky Pencil Japanese Holly citrus trees but for hot inland gardens

but for hot inland gardens it is best to provide afternoon shade and supplemental irrigation

Lantana is an exceptional choice for mass plantings

compact yarrow with large clusters of bright lemon-yellow flowers on narrow stems above finely dissected gray-green foliage

it resists powdery mildew and shrugs off heat and drought once established

Sky Pencil Japanese Holly citrus trees but for hot inland gardensSky Pencil Japanese Holly (Ilex crenata 'Sky Pencil', also known as 'Sky Sentry') is a striking, narrow columnar evergreen shrub prized for its dramatic vertical form. Reaching 610 feet tall and just 23 feet wide, it adds bold architectural structure to landscapes, entryways, and tight spaces without the need for pruning. Tolerates sun to partial shade and adapts well to a wide range of soils. Deer resistant, low maintenance, and a standout four