Artificial Topiary Trees
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Artificial topiary trees and topiary plants from Designer Plants bring clipped boxwood form to entrances, patios and hallways, in single-ball and two-ball standards at 150cm, a 55cm square topiary, cone and spike forms, and sculptural animal topiary. UV resistant artificial topiary plants for outdoors hold their shape and colour with no clipping, watering or feeding.
Choosing Artificial Topiary Trees for Entrances, Patios and Hallways
Topiary relies on a clean silhouette, which is exactly what a live buxus loses once clipping slips. This range holds that shape permanently: a single-ball standard at 150cm for $149.95, a two-ball 150cm standard at $199.95, a 55cm square topiary, cone and spike forms at 56cm and 75cm, and hedyotis topiary shrubs at 50cm and 80cm. Animal topiary in camel, elephant, giraffe and rhino forms starts from $1,600, alongside a 60cm boxwood dog. Loose balls sit in topiary balls and plants.
Pairs, heights and entrances
A matched pair of 150cm topiary trees either side of a front door frames the entrance, one of the few places a symmetrical pair reads better than an odd-numbered group. Choose a height that sits at roughly two thirds to three quarters of the door once potted. For the base of a standard or a run of steps, pair with topiary balls; our topiary ball garden ideas show how.
Outdoor and indoor topiary
Topiary with UV Resistant in the title carries UVTex, with UV inhibitors bonded within the leaf, so it holds colour on an exposed porch or poolside. Animal topiary and the 60cm topiary dog are built for indoor and sheltered outdoor use as standard, with a UV rated version available at additional cost. Check the product before placing it in full sun.
Potting and finishing
Potted standards drop into a decorative planter two to five centimetres wider than the supplied pot, finished with moss or pebbles. Weighting the planter with gravel or sand keeps a tall standard upright on a windy patio. The pots and planters range is sized against these specimens.
Why Designer Plants
55,000+ Australian installations. Across homes, hotels and commercial entrances.
UVTex technology. UV inhibitors bonded within the leaf, not surface-applied.
No clipping, watering or feeding. The shape you receive is the shape you keep.
Australia-wide delivery. Door-to-door tracking on every order.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are artificial topiary trees suitable for outdoor use?
The topiary with UV Resistant in the title is, as it carries UVTex inhibitors bonded within the leaf. Animal topiary and the topiary dog are made for indoor and sheltered outdoor use as standard, with a UV rated version available at additional cost. Check the product title before placing topiary in full sun.
What size topiary suits a front door?
For a standard door, a pair of 150cm standards sits at roughly two thirds to three quarters of the door height once potted, which frames the opening without crowding it. Wider or double doors carry the two-ball 150cm standard well. Balls at 40cm to 48cm suit the step or a planter at the base.
How do I stop a topiary tree blowing over?
Place the supplied pot inside a heavier decorative planter and fill the gap with gravel or sand. A wider base helps on an exposed balcony or rooftop. Moss or pebbles over the top hide the weighting.
What is the difference between a topiary ball and a topiary tree?
A topiary ball is a clipped sphere without a trunk, used in planters, on steps or grouped along a path, and sits in the topiary balls and plants collection. A topiary tree, or standard, carries one or two clipped balls on an upright trunk to give height. Most entrances use both: topiary trees for height, balls for the base.
Can artificial topiary be used for commercial entrances?
Yes, clipped topiary is one of the most common choices for hotel, retail and office entrances because it holds a crisp shape with no maintenance budget. Topiary in this range is not fire rated; where a brief carries a fire requirement, the FireTex range is tested to AS/NZS 1530.3 with a Spread of Flame Index of 0, and Group 1 certified options to AS 5637.1 are made to order on quote. Call 1800 617 341 to discuss project quantities.
How are artificial topiary trees cleaned?
Outdoor topiary can be rinsed with a hose two or three times a year to clear dust and pollen. Indoor topiary can be dusted with a soft brush or a hairdryer on the cool setting. Avoid solvent-based cleaners, which can lift the surface finish on the leaf.
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