Pint pot starter plant 4″-6″ Ilex crenata Japanese Holly | Sky Pencil | Boxleaf Holly | Box leaved Holly Starter Plant This unique evergreen is normally used for the stylish tall thin shape that it has. This architectural shrub grows no more than two feet wide, and can be pruned to one foot. They do well in partial shade, needing very little care once they are established. USDA Hardiness Zones 6 to 9