{"product_id":"medium-boxwood-topiary-ball-40cm","title":"Boxwood Topiary Ball UV Resistant 40cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- BLOCK 2: Long Description — dp-j1-v1 --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Montserrat,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #333333; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f9f9f9; border-left: 4px solid #04363F; padding: 14px 18px; margin-bottom: 28px; font-family: Montserrat,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #04363f; font-size: 13px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .5px;\"\u003eQuick Links\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin: 0 8px; color: #dcdcdc;\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #0092c7; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/designerplants.com.au\/product\/eco-home-safe-artificial-plant-cleaner-1l\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEco Plant Cleaner\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin: 0 8px; color: #dcdcdc;\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #0092c7; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/designerplants.com.au\/product-category\/artificial-outdoor-plants\/uv-resistant-artificial-plants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eUV Outdoor Range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin: 0 8px; color: #dcdcdc;\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #0092c7; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/designerplants.com.au\/commercial-artificial-hedges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCommercial Projects\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin: 0 8px; color: #dcdcdc;\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #0092c7; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/designerplants.com.au\/wholesale-artificial-hedges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTrade Accounts\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Boxwood Topiary Ball UV Resistant 40cm is the standard statement scale in Designer Plants' topiary ball range — large enough to anchor a garden bed, create a presence at an entrance, or read as a significant botanical element in a commercial outdoor scheme. The dense boxwood foliage is clipped to a consistent sphere at 40 centimetres diameter, delivering the precision-clipped formal topiary form that has defined garden design across centuries. Constructed from LDPE with integrated RealTex and UVTex UV inhibitors — integrated within the leaf, not surface-applied — and rated for direct Australian sun exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigner Plants supplies this specimen to residential garden designers, landscape architects, and commercial outdoor specification professionals who require the formal boxwood topiary form at statement garden scale without the pruning schedule, frost vulnerability, and years of establishment time that living boxwood demands in Australian conditions. A pair at an entrance, three in a garden bed, or a row along a pathway — the 40cm boxwood topiary ball is the most frequently specified scale in the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"border-left: 3px solid #84B55B; padding-left: 16px; color: #444; font-style: italic; margin: 20px 0; font-family: Montserrat,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eA pair of 40-centimetre boxwood topiary balls flanking a driveway or front entrance — the statement is immediate, the formality unmistakeable, and the effect permanent without a single prune or replacement required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #04363f; font-size: 18px; margin: 28px 0 12px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14px; font-family: Montserrat,sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #04363F; color: #fff; padding: 10px 14px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%; border-bottom: 1px solid #DCDCDC;\"\u003eDiameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #DCDCDC;\"\u003e40 cm diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #04363F; color: #fff; padding: 10px 14px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%; border-bottom: 1px solid #DCDCDC;\"\u003eFoliage Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #DCDCDC;\"\u003eDense boxwood — precision-clipped spherical form; fine-textured foliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #04363F; color: #fff; padding: 10px 14px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%; border-bottom: 1px solid #DCDCDC;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #DCDCDC;\"\u003eLDPE with integrated RealTex and UVTex UV inhibitors — integrated within the leaf, not surface-applied\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #04363F; color: #fff; padding: 10px 14px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%; border-bottom: 1px solid #DCDCDC;\"\u003eUV Certification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #DCDCDC;\"\u003eISO-certified UVTex UV inhibitors — integrated within the leaf, not surface-applied\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #04363F; color: #fff; padding: 10px 14px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%; border-bottom: 1px solid #DCDCDC;\"\u003eIndoor \/ Outdoor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #DCDCDC;\"\u003eSuitable for indoor and outdoor use, including direct sun exposure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #04363F; color: #fff; padding: 10px 14px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%; border-bottom: 1px solid #DCDCDC;\"\u003eFrost Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #DCDCDC;\"\u003eFrost resistant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #04363F; color: #fff; padding: 10px 14px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%; border-bottom: 1px solid #DCDCDC;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #DCDCDC;\"\u003e12-month warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #04363F; color: #fff; padding: 10px 14px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%; border-bottom: 1px solid #DCDCDC;\"\u003eRecyclable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #DCDCDC;\"\u003eYes — eligible for Designer Plants recycling programme\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #04363F; color: #fff; padding: 10px 14px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%; border-bottom: 1px solid #DCDCDC;\"\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #DCDCDC;\"\u003eNo watering or pruning required; wipe clean periodically\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #04363F; color: #fff; padding: 10px 14px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eToxic Substances\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px;\"\u003eNon-toxic; SafeTex certified materials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #04363f; font-size: 18px; margin: 32px 0 12px;\"\u003eWhere the Boxwood Topiary Ball UV Resistant 40cm Is Used\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; color: #555;\"\u003eThe statement outdoor topiary ball — for garden beds, entrance installations, and commercial outdoor environments where scale and presence are the specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarden beds and landscape installations.\u003c\/strong\u003e The large topiary ball is the standard specification for garden bed planting schemes — placed in soil or a wide planter as a standalone statement element or as part of a mixed formal garden arrangement alongside hedging, standard trees, and lower planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEntrance styling and flanking pairs.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two large topiary balls flanking a driveway entrance, gateway, or front door create the classic formal entrance statement — botanical symmetry that is immediately legible from a vehicle or at a distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePool surrounds and outdoor entertaining.\u003c\/strong\u003e Large topiary balls at pool surrounds introduce structured botanical form to outdoor entertaining environments — more formal than the loose tropical planting of palms and grasses, suited to contemporary and traditional outdoor schemes alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommercial outdoor environments.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hotel entrances, resort gardens, retail forecourts, and commercial landscape projects specify large topiary balls as anchor botanical elements — the consistent spherical form reads as considered and professionally maintained regardless of the scale of the surrounding scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge container and planter arrangements.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a wide outdoor planter, a single large topiary ball creates a complete botanical display — a classic formal container design that pairs well with underplanting of smaller specimens or decorative stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent installations and brand activations.\u003c\/strong\u003e Large topiary balls are a standard event specification for formal and contemporary outdoor event environments — botanical structure at a scale that reads clearly in photography and video.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStairway and terrace installations.\u003c\/strong\u003e Placed at stairway landings, terrace corners, and along balustrade lines, large topiary balls provide botanical definition to outdoor architectural features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChildcare, healthcare, and education outdoor areas.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-toxic SafeTex-certified materials confirm suitability for all outdoor institutional environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 4px solid #84B55B; background: #f4f9f4; padding: 14px 18px; margin: 20px 0; font-family: Montserrat,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #04363f;\"\u003eAdditional applications include:\u003c\/strong\u003e terrace installations, formal garden schemes, hotel entrance styling, and outdoor event theming. Contact Designer Plants on \u003ca style=\"color: #0092c7;\" href=\"tel:1800617341\"\u003e1800 617 341\u003c\/a\u003e for trade pricing and bulk project quantities.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #04363f; font-size: 18px; margin: 32px 0 12px;\"\u003ePlacement and Installation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady for immediate placement and quick to assemble together. The Boxwood Topiary Ball UV Resistant 40cm can be placed in a garden bed (pressed into soil), in a wide outdoor planter (stabilised with gravel or planting medium), or freestanding on any flat outdoor surface. For entrance flanking pairs, place at consistent height — if the garden bed level differs between the two positions, adjust the planting depth to maintain a matched ball height. For windy balcony or rooftop environments, place in a heavy planter and add ballast for stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #04363f; font-size: 18px; margin: 32px 0 12px;\"\u003eWhy Designers and Commercial Operators Specify Designer Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Montserrat,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #333; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eDesigner Plants holds a 5-star rating across more than 20,000 verified customer reviews and has delivered commercial-grade installations for clients including BMW, Disney, Aperol, Facebook, Coca-Cola, Westfield, Virgin Australia, and VicRoads. A 5-year UV warranty is provided on all certified outdoor panels. Designer Plants is Australia's only artificial greenery supplier with a dedicated product recycling programme — an important consideration for sustainability-conscious commercial briefs. Trade pricing and wholesale accounts are available. Contact the team on \u003ca style=\"color: #0092c7;\" href=\"tel:1800617341\"\u003e1800 617 341\u003c\/a\u003e or at \u003ca style=\"color: #0092c7;\" href=\"mailto:sales@designerplants.com.au\"\u003esales@designerplants.com.au\u003c\/a\u003e to discuss project requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #04363f; font-size: 18px; margin: 32px 0 12px;\"\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo watering, pruning, or specialist care is required. Rinse with water or wipe clean. Use Designer Plants' \u003ca style=\"color: #0092c7;\" href=\"https:\/\/designerplants.com.au\/product\/eco-home-safe-artificial-plant-cleaner-1l\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEco-Home Safe Artificial Plant Cleaner\u003c\/a\u003e for deeper cleaning. The integrated UVTex inhibitors maintain colour stability through weathering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #04363f; font-size: 18px; margin: 32px 0 12px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003edetails.dp-faq{border-top:2px solid #04363F;margin-bottom:6px;}details.dp-faq summary{padding:12px 16px;font-weight:700;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;color:#04363F;}details.dp-faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none;}details.dp-faq summary::after{content:\"+\";font-size:18px;color:#F59241;margin-left:8px;}details.dp-faq[open] summary::after{content:\"−\";}details.dp-faq[open]{background:#f4f9f4;}details.dp-faq .dp-faq-body{padding:10px 16px 14px;}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"dp-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs the Boxwood Topiary Ball UV Resistant 40cm suitable for outdoor use in Australia?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dp-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Boxwood Topiary Ball UV Resistant 40cm is fully rated for outdoor use including direct Australian sun exposure. ISO-certified UVTex UV inhibitors are integrated within the leaf material — not surface-applied — ensuring permanent colour stability. Frost resistant. Covered by a 12-month warranty. Suitable for garden beds, pool surrounds, pathway borders, and all outdoor environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"dp-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the difference between the Boxwood Topiary Ball 40cm and the large 44cm and 48cm versions?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dp-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 40cm Boxwood Topiary Ball is the standard large-scale specification — the most frequently used statement scale for residential and commercial outdoor topiary arrangements. The 44cm and 48cm versions are slightly larger — suited to environments where the topiary ball needs to read from a greater distance or where a more commanding scale is specified for the installation context. All share the same dense boxwood foliage, UV-certified construction, frost resistance, and 12-month warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"dp-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan the Boxwood Topiary Ball 40cm be planted in a garden bed?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dp-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — the 40cm topiary ball can be pressed into a garden bed and stabilised by pushing the base into the soil. For permanent garden bed installation, pressing approximately 3 to 5 centimetres of the base into the soil provides reliable stability. The UV-certified construction withstands all soil moisture and weather conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"dp-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow many Boxwood Topiary Balls 40cm are typically used at an entrance?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dp-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pair — one on each side — is the classic entrance specification. For a wider driveway entrance or a commercial entrance with multiple columns, three to five balls at consistent spacing creates the formal entrance statement. For commercial projects requiring larger quantities, contact Designer Plants on \u003ca style=\"color: #0092c7;\" href=\"tel:1800617341\"\u003e1800 617 341\u003c\/a\u003e for trade pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"dp-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the warranty on the Boxwood Topiary Ball UV Resistant 40cm?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dp-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered by a 12-month warranty. ISO-certified UVTex UV inhibitors are integrated within the leaf and cannot be removed by weathering or cleaning. Contact \u003ca style=\"color: #0092c7;\" href=\"tel:1800617341\"\u003e1800 617 341\u003c\/a\u003e for warranty enquiries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"dp-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs the Boxwood Topiary Ball UV Resistant 40cm frost resistant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dp-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — frost resistant and suitable for outdoor use across all Australian climate zones including Victoria, Tasmania, and elevated regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"dp-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan the Boxwood Topiary Ball UV Resistant 40cm be used in commercial environments?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dp-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — topiary balls are widely specified for hotel entrances, resort gardens, retail forecourts, event installations, and commercial landscape projects. Designer Plants has delivered commercial outdoor installations for clients including Westfield, Virgin Australia, and BMW. Trade and wholesale accounts are available — contact \u003ca style=\"color: #0092c7;\" href=\"tel:1800617341\"\u003e1800 617 341\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca style=\"color: #0092c7;\" href=\"mailto:sales@designerplants.com.au\"\u003esales@designerplants.com.au\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"dp-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs the Boxwood Topiary Ball UV Resistant 40cm safe for use around children and animals?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dp-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Non-toxic SafeTex-certified LDPE materials — no allergens, pollen, or pesticides. Safe for all outdoor environments including gardens, childcare outdoor areas, and residential settings with children and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"dp-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs the Boxwood Topiary Ball UV Resistant 40cm recyclable?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dp-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — eligible for Designer Plants' dedicated artificial greenery recycling programme, Australia's only such service from an artificial plant supplier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"dp-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow do I clean the Boxwood Topiary Ball UV Resistant 40cm?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dp-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse with water or wipe with a soft cloth. For deeper cleaning, use Designer Plants' \u003ca style=\"color: #0092c7;\" href=\"https:\/\/designerplants.com.au\/product\/eco-home-safe-artificial-plant-cleaner-1l\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEco-Home Safe Artificial Plant Cleaner\u003c\/a\u003e. The UV-certified construction is fully water-resistant — topiary balls can be hosed down as part of regular outdoor maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"dp-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow much does delivery cost for the Boxwood Topiary Ball UV Resistant 40cm?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dp-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralia-wide delivery with door-to-door tracking. Costs are calculated at checkout based on destination and order value. For bulk commercial orders, contact \u003ca style=\"color: #0092c7;\" href=\"tel:1800617341\"\u003e1800 617 341\u003c\/a\u003e to discuss freight options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"dp-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat are artificial boxwood topiary balls?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dp-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Boxwood Topiary Ball UV Resistant 40cm is a UV-certified outdoor botanical specimen presenting the precision-clipped spherical topiary form at statement garden scale. Modelled on Buxus sempervirens — the common boxwood — clipped to the consistent sphere that defines formal topiary design. Designer Plants' UV-certified RealTex and UVTex construction delivers the dense, fine-textured boxwood foliage and spherical profile in a permanent outdoor specimen without the pruning, climate sensitivity, or establishment time of living boxwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- END BLOCK 2 dp-j1-v1 --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Designer Plants AU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47914808279205,"sku":"1001531","price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/8006\/8261\/files\/1001590.jpg?v=1781427160","url":"https:\/\/designerplants.com.au\/products\/medium-boxwood-topiary-ball-40cm","provider":"Designer Plants AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}