Live Spiral Topiary: A Work of Living Art
Live spiral topiary is a captivating form of horticultural art that involves meticulously training and pruning evergreen shrubs or trees into a graceful, spiraling shape. The result is a stunning, three-dimensional sculpture that adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to any landscape.
How it’s made:
Plant Selection: Evergreen plants with dense foliage, such as yew, boxwood, or juniper, are commonly used for spiral topiary.
Training: Young plants are carefully guided and pruned to encourage the desired spiral form. This process can take several years of meticulous shaping and trimming.
Maintenance: Regular pruning is essential to maintain the spiral shape and ensure the plant’s health. This typically involves trimming new growth and removing any stray branches that disrupt the spiral pattern.
Popular Types of Live Spiral Topiary:
Eugenia Spiral Topiary: A popular choice for its dense foliage and ability to withstand pruning.
Boxwood Spiral Topiary: Known for its compact growth habit and glossy green leaves.
Yew Spiral Topiary: A versatile evergreen that can be trained into various shapes, including spirals.
THUJA OCC and EMERALD GREEN (SINGLE)
THUJA OCC. EMERALD GREEN exhibits a striking spiral. The tapering effect of this topiary absolutely outstanding! It has wide flat leaves that hold a rich emerald-green color all year long, providing for consistent display. Height is 5 to 6 feet.
Thuja o and ‘Smaragd’ Spiral
Thuja occidentalis is a small evergreen tree growing to a height of up to 20m. Thuja Smaragd Topiary Spirals in a nice, sunny position. It does not matter if they are exposed. You can grow them in containers.
PINUS SYL and GLAUCA NANA
PINUS SYL. GLAUCA NANA is irregular pyramid with young, short spreadiing branches.
Picea gl and ‘Conica’ Spiral 7 gal
Picea gl. ‘Conica’ Spiral 7 gal. Topiary Tree. ‘Conica’ Spiral is a white spruce conifer that offers a truly hardy constitution. It is a dense, cone-shaped shrub that can reach up to 11 feet when mature. It has needle that are a light green color.
Picea gl and ‘Conica’ Double Spiral 15 gal
Picea gl. ‘Conica’ Double Spiral 15 gal. Picea are evergreen trees slow growing with rigid, needle-like leaves. Perfectly shaped in a cone shape.
Juniperus Scop and Moonglow (7 to 8 feet )
Juniperus Scop. Moonglow (7 to 8′) Topiary Tree. Intense blue foliage all year long. A formal appearance can be achieved with an annual shearing.
Juniperus Scop and Moonglow (6 to 7 feet )
Juniperus Scop. Moonglow (6 to 7') Topiary Tree. Call for a price quote.
Juniperus Scop and Moonglow (5 to 6 feet )
Juniperus Scop. Moonglow (5 to 6') Topiary Tree. Intense blue foliage all year long. A formal appearance can be achieved with an annual shearing.