Artificial Topiary & Boxwood

Topiary is already a geometric object, which is why the artificial version reads convincingly in a way a faux tree rarely matches: spirals, pom-pom spheres, cones and towers in boxwood, cedar, cypress and pine, from a 2 ft grey-pot spiral for a hallway up to a 15 ft cypress tower built for a hotel or event entrance. Trunk construction ranges from lightweight synthetic stems to a carbon-steel trunk set in a cement base for outdoor stability. Placement spans fully indoor through covered patio to open outdoor exposure, depending on the piece.

Which clipped shape suits your space?

A spiral topiary (the 4 ft slender boxwood or the 7 ft covered-outdoor version) draws the eye upward and works well flanking a narrow doorway where width is limited. Pom-pom and ball topiary, with foliage clipped into stacked spheres, reads as more formal and symmetrical, suited to a pair either side of an entrance. Cones and towers, including the 8 ft conical sculpture and the 15 ft cypress tower, carry the most visual mass and work as a single anchor piece rather than a matched pair.

Boxwood, cedar, cypress or pine: does the species matter?

Boxwood is the classic clipped-hedge look, with small, dense, matte-green foliage that reads as formally maintained. Cedar and cypress carry a slightly softer, more textured foliage and show up on more of the outdoor-listed and UV-treated pieces here, including the cypress tower and cliff-style pieces. Pine appears on one pine-cypress ball hybrid for a slightly different needle texture. All four species hold a clipped shape equally well once formed: the choice is mostly about foliage texture and which look fits a Mediterranean, minimalist or modern setting.

How to choose the right size

Under 4 ft, spiral and ball topiary suits a hallway, entryway table or a pair beside a smaller door. At 4 to 6 ft, including the four-tier pom-pom sphere and the carbon-steel-trunk cedar, you're at standard entryway or patio-flanking scale. Past 6 ft (the 7 ft covered-outdoor spiral, the 8 ft conical sculpture and the 10 to 15 ft cypress pieces), you're building for a commercial entrance, hotel lobby or event installation rather than a residential doorway.

Indoor, patio, or full outdoor exposure?

Check placement carefully here, since it varies more within this collection than most. Several pieces, including the UV-treated cypress topiary and the carbon-steel-trunk cedar, are listed for outdoor placement with a weighted or cemented base for wind stability. Others, like the slender 4 ft boxwood spiral, are indoor only. The tallest cypress specimens extend to full outdoor exposure, while most mid-size pieces are listed for indoor or covered-outdoor use rather than open weather.

Frequently asked questions

Do the spiral and ball shapes need reshaping over time?

No, the clipped shape is built into the foliage and support structure from the start, unlike a live hedge that needs regular trimming to hold its form. A spiral or pom-pom topiary here keeps its shape through normal handling and repositioning without any maintenance on your part, which is the main practical advantage over a real clipped shrub.

How do I clean an artificial topiary?

Dust with a soft brush or a low-setting hairdryer, working into the dense clipped foliage where dust settles between the small leaves. For a deeper clean, a light rinse with a garden hose works on pieces listed for outdoor use; indoor versions are better wiped with a barely damp cloth. Let foliage dry fully before returning it to a covered spot.

Will cedar or cypress foliage fade if it's outside all summer?

Standard foliage can fade over years of direct sun exposure the same as any dyed outdoor material. The UV-treated cypress topiary and other UV-resistant pieces in this range are formulated specifically to resist that fading, which is the better choice for a fully exposed patio or entrance rather than a covered one.

Are these sold individually or in matched pairs?

Both: several sizes, including the cedar topiary bushes and the boxwood spiral, are available as a single piece or a set of two. A pair suits flanking a door or a pair of columns symmetrically; a single piece works better as an off-centre accent where a second topiary would compete for attention.

Do these come with a pot or base included?

Most do: planters range from a simple grey or black pot on the indoor spiral pieces to a cement-filled base on the carbon-steel-trunk cedar, for added stability outdoors. Check the individual product page for what's included, since pot style and whether it's weighted varies across the range.