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.
Juniperus s and ‘Moonglow’ Spiral
The ‘Moonglow’ Spiral is a tall topiary that seems to be made to grow in a twist. As an especially tall topiary capable of some height, it can grow up to 15 feet tall. Unlike some spirals, it does not have a wide base at the bottom.
Juniperus Communis Compressa (3 to 3 and 5 feet )
Juniperus Communis Compressa (3 to 3.5′) Topiary Tree
Juniperus com and ‘Gold Totem Pole’ Spiral
This Junipter is adaptable and hardy evergreen. Similar in appearance to A. fraseri but is more tolerant to wet and dry site conditions. Best use is for border plantings, privacy screens, and hedges or as an individual lawn specimen.
Juniperus Chinesis Spartan (4 to 5 feet)
Juniperus Chinesis Spartan (4 to 5 feet) Spiral Topiary
Juniperus ch and ‘Spartan’ Spiral
CALL FOR A PRICE QUOTE – Juniperus ch. ‘Spartan’ Spiral Topiary
Eugenia Globulus Spiral Topiary (Zone 9 through 11)
Eugenia Globulus spiral Topiary. Explore our real topiary for outdoors in Zones 9 through 11. Our Eugenia Globulus comes in a Globe, Single, Double , Triple and Spiral Shapes.
Eugenia Globulus Cone Topiary (Zone 9 through 11)
Eugenia Globulus Cone Shape Topiary. Explore our real topiary for outdoors in Zones 9 through 11. Our Eugenia Globulus comes in a Globe, Single, Double, Triple, Cone and Spiral Shapes.
Eugenia Globulus Ball Topiary (Zone 9 through 11)
Eugenia Globulus ball Topiary. Explore our real topiary for outdoors in Zones 9 through 11. Our Eugenia Globulus comes in a Globe, Single, Double , Triple and Spiral Shapes.
Dwarf Alberta Spruce Spiral Topiary
Our 48 inch Dwarf Alberta Spiral topiary is dense evergreen, most widely used as an accent specimen or novelty tree in the landscape. I Live in in zones: 2-6.
Double Spiral Thuja with Ball Live Topiary 6 7 Foot Tall
Our Live Double Spiral Thuja with Ball Live Topiary 6 – 7 Foot Tall is a great addition to your garden.
Double Spiral Thuja Live Topiary 6 7 Foot Tall
Our Double Spiral Thuja Live Topiary 6 – 7 Foot Tall is a great addition to your garden.
Buxus Sempervirens Spiral 25 gal
The Buxus Sempervirens 25-gallon tree will stop your neighbors in their tracks. Everyone will want to know how you created this marvel. The topiary is cleverly manipulated into a cork screw that reaches up for several feet.