Live topiary is a real plant grown and clipped into shape — boxwood, juniper, arborvitae and similar — rather than a frame with a covering. It keeps growing, which means it needs shearing to hold its form and watering to stay alive, and it also means it thickens and improves over years. We ship smaller live plants by UPS and larger specimens by freight, quoted with delivery.
Live boxwood, grown and shaped here.
Live boxwood topiary for sale, grown and clipped rather than bought in: spirals, cones, balls, pom poms and standards, from 15 inches to nine feet. Real plants, with the density and the deep green that only a growing plant has.
Forty-one forms from $155. Smaller pieces ship by UPS; the larger spirals and tiered forms travel by freight and are quoted with the piece, so nothing is hidden in the price.
Live Boxwood Topiary Plants & Trees
Boxwood Poodle Topiary, Buxus ‘Rotundifolia’, 4-5 Ft
Price Upon Request
Live Boxwood Topiary Plants & Trees
Live Boxwood Spiral Topiary, 58-61 Inch Thick Spirals
$1,295.00delivery quoted separately
Ball Topiary
Live Rotundifolia Ball Topiary on a Stem, 42-48 x 33-36 in
$1,495.00delivery quoted separately
Live Boxwood Topiary Plants & Trees
Live Boxwood Spiral Topiary, 30-36 in
$895.00delivery quoted separately
Planted or bare-rooted, a mature piece has to go into something. We carry a range of large glazed planters sized for a live topiary, and the question of which boxwood actually thrives in one is answered in boxwood in a planter.
Explore our curated collection of premium live boxwood cone topiaries, expertly shaped to bring timeless elegance and architectural structure to any landscape or entryway. Each plant in this category is hand‑trimmed for symmetry, grown for dense evergreen foliage, and available in multiple height ranges to suit both residential and commercial design needs.
Learn more about this topiary, care, and receiving your plant for longevity
Our collection of live boxwood topiary selections is designed to deliver refined structure and lasting greenery for any setting.
Our cone topiaries are ideal for:
Front door and porch décor
Formal garden layouts
Hotel, restaurant, and retail entrances
Patio containers and courtyard accents
Year‑round evergreen structure
Crafted from high-quality boxwood varieties, these live cone topiaries offer exceptional durability, rich color, and a naturally compact growth habit. Each boxwood topiary plant is carefully cultivated to ensure balanced growth and a strong root system. Whether you’re designing a classic symmetrical entry or adding sculptural greenery to a modern space, this collection provides reliable, long-lasting beauty.
A professionally maintained live boxwood topiary adds instant curb appeal while maintaining its elegant cone form throughout the seasons.
What You’ll Find in This Category
Multiple height options from 31 inches to over 70 inches
Professionally shaped, ready‑to‑display live boxwood cones
Healthy, container‑grown plants suitable for indoor/outdoor placement
Every boxwood topiary plant in this collection is selected for dense foliage, vibrant color, and consistent structure.
Designed for Style, Longevity, and Impact
Each topiary is grown with attention to structure, root health, and long‑term performance. These cone‑shaped boxwoods maintain their form with minimal trimming and thrive in a wide range of climates, making them a favorite among designers, homeowners, and landscape professionals.
Choose a premium live boxwood topiary to create a polished, symmetrical look, or select a versatile artificial boxwood plant to complement containers, pathways, and grand entrances alike.
How your plant ships
Live boxwood leaves here one of two ways, decided by size. Pieces up to about 42 inches travel by parcel; anything taller or wider goes by freight. Both are described below, and the receiving FAQ covers the first month after it arrives.
Smaller pieces: parcel
How is a live plant packed for a parcel network?
In a custom box built for the plant, not the other way round: the pot anchored so nothing shifts, protective material holding moisture around the root ball, and the foliage supported for the ride. Mature boxwood at 65–80 pounds travels this way safely — the box is doing real work.
Why do live plants ship early in the week?
So they never sit in a depot over a weekend. An order placed late in the week waits for Monday rather than risking two dark days in a warehouse — slower by a day or two, better for the plant by a distance.
What should I do in the first hour?
Unpack the same day it arrives
Water deeply until it drains, then let it rest in normal light
Read the care card — and the long version, the receiving FAQ, for everything after
Which plants qualify for parcel shipping?
Anything up to about 42 inches from soil line to tip: the small and medium balls, young cones, compact spirals and the tabletop pieces. Above that height the box physics stop working — the plant needs to ride upright and braced, which is what the freight shelf exists for. If you are between sizes, choose by where the plant will live rather than how it ships: delivery is a week of its life, and the piece is a decade of yours.
Larger pieces: freight
How does a large live plant actually travel?
Upright, braced, and never squeezed. Pieces too tall or wide for parcel carriers are packed on custom pallets or in reinforced crates, secured with moisture-retaining material around the root ball and protective bracing against the foliage, then shipped with carriers experienced in live horticultural freight. The plant arrives hydrated and in shape because it rode the whole way standing.
What should I prepare for a freight delivery?
A signer — freight needs someone there for the scheduled window
Unloading — tell us in advance if you need a tailgate lift; the carrier bills it
Inspection before signature — note any damage on every copy of the receipt, keep yours, and call us within 24 hours
Which pieces ship this way?
Live cones and spirals over about 42 inches, the tall ball-on-stem specimens, and estate-scale plants. Everything shorter ships UPS Ground in custom boxes. The full journey, costs included, is on delivery & receiving.
Why does riding upright matter so much?
Because a tall plant laid down for three days arrives as a different plant: soil shifts off the roots, branches take the load the trunk should carry, and moisture drains to one side of the ball. Upright in a braced crate, the root ball stays packed and evenly damp and the canopy carries no weight at all — which is why the crate costs what it costs, and why we will not ship a seven-foot spiral any other way.
Live Boxwood Topiary Plants & Trees — common questions
How often does live topiary need trimming?
Usually two or three times through the growing season to hold a crisp shape, less if you want a softer one. Our care pages cover it by species.
Will it survive my winter?
It depends on species and zone. The listing states hardiness, and our boxwood guide by USDA zone goes into detail.
Live or artificial — which should I choose?
Live rewards attention and improves with age. Artificial and preserved need none at all. If nobody will be maintaining it, do not buy live.
How does a large live plant ship?
By freight, quoted with the piece. Smaller plants go UPS ground.
How fast should I unpack?
Same day. The plant has been traveling; give it a deep drink and normal light and it settles within days.
What does freight delivery involve?
A scheduled window, a pallet or crate, and someone there to sign. Inspect before signing; if there is damage, note it on the receipt and call us within 24 hours.
