This holly will make you want to stick to the straight and narrow. The First Editions® Straight & Narrow® Japanese Holly (Ilex crenata 'PIIIC-I' PP 29,578) keeps its remarkable shape without any pruning or maintenance. This strong and versatile columnar will become your first choice for architectural hedging or accent height.

This shrub is prized for its shape and strength. While other columnar hollies will drop their branches and begin to need maintenance after a storm or as they age, this one does not! It has been tested for years to confirm that its upright branches won't sag or droop.

Imagine all the time you'll save not pruning this naturally tidy plant!

This attractive shrub features small true-green glossy leaves. They are richly hued and flat for a tidy appearance.

The Straight & Narrow Japanese Holly won't let your winter go gray. This broadleaf evergreen will look stunning from fall to winter and back, again.

Do you want to create a privacy screen around your pool deck? The Straight & Narrow Japanese Holly is happy to do that. Do you want a hedge that will look like you pay someone to trim it perfectly while you never have to lift a finger? The Straight & Narrow Japanese Holly will do that, too. This shrub is perfect for screening, marking the edge of your property line, or as a handsome container specimen. One on each side of your front door will make for a grand statement.

This plant's upright and narrow shape makes it ideal for those tight spaces that need visual interest.

This plant grows adequately in well-drained soil that is not too wet or too dry. It does best in full sun. While this variety is male, it can be planted nearby a female to pollinate it.

With a Straight & Narrow Japanese Holly, your neighbors will wonder where you find the time to keep your hedge so neat and tidy. Well, this straight and narrow shrub will keep your secret and so will we. So, order yours today and show off your landscaping artistry.