Topiary and Standards - Just Arrived
There are many plants that lend themselves to being Topiary specimens. Essentially, it is more desirable that the plant is evergreen, that the leaves are fairly small and interesting, that it produces a seasonal flower and, most important, that it responds well to constant pruning.
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People imagine that the Art of Topiary is time-consuming and only for those who have that special artistic flair - but that is a myth! Once the shape has been formed initially, it is merely a question of giving it the odd haircut. It is a garden task that can be done with secateurs in one hand - whilst the other hand can hold a glass of chilled Chardonnay!
And as for that artistic flair, you never know until you try. Unleash that inner creativity and give it a go! You may be pleasantly surprised. And at the very worst, you can always let the plant re-grow, like a bad haircut!
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aka English Box
The ubiquitous English Box is a versatile and rewarding plant that is easy to grow. The small, stiff, green leaves are perfect for trimming and shaping and always look good at any time of year. This 2 ball topiary specimen can be grown in a container or a special place in the garden. Evergreen.
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): Standard
Buxus Sempervirens 2 Ball Std
Current Stock Height: Std-60/HGT 75 ?
Container: pb8 ?
$119.99
aka Korokio
A tough, hardy shrub discovered by the late Mike Geenty in the Waikato. A top plant for hedging or topiary. Attractive olive-green leaves, small yellow flowers in spring followed by red berries that birds love. Tolerates regular trimming. Presented here as a topiary standard. Evergreen.
Corokia are tolerant of coastal conditions and thrive in just about any soil though their preference is for an open sunny site. Very quick to establish. Can be grown in a container.
Habit: Standard
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Corokia Geentys Green Std 70 cm
Current Stock Height: STD-70/HGT-90 cm ?
Container: 6l ?
$109.99
aka Kapuka
Native Std Topiary. A selected form of the ever popular Griselinia. Gorgeous, broad, glossy green foliage with attractive wavy margins. Ideal in a pot or container or grown in a formal line for some added height. Very tidy and well groomed. Evergreen.
Tolerant of just about any planting conditions including coastal.
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): Std
Griselinia Whenuapai Std 120cm
Current Stock Height: STD-120cm/HGT-150cm ?
Container: 6l ?
$99.99
aka Olive
This olive from Greece has a nice compact form making a good choice for topiary work. Attractive grey green foliage and small white flowers followed by heavy crops of small fruit that have good oil content. Happiest in the sun with protection from harsh wind. Standard. Evergreen.
Habit: Standard
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): Standard
Olea El Greco Std 90cm
Current Stock Height: STD-90/HGT-120cm ?
Container: 6l ?
$109.99
Olea El Greco Std 3yrs
Current Stock Height: STD-110/HGT-180cm ?
Container: 35l ?
$129.99
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