Dirtmechanic
Garden Addicted
I would love to hear that prior to the initial planting one might cleave this root in two pieces. I have 12 plants and this could give 24.
I know a little about dirt. I am learning about roots. I hope to learn more about the meristem as time goes by. Not cutting anything yet. I just need to plant them before my wife does so there is a bit of a clock.I don't think hollies are commonly divided. They do sucker up, but that might be the common holly. No idea if the Skypencils are prone to suckering, and my impression is that they don't. You could try it on a few and see. I wouldn't split all 12 until I had a feel for the outcome.
Having tried to remove thorny holly root, I testify to the extreme hardiness of that genus around here.