Are topiary balls easy to maintain?

Topiary shapes do not require much maintenance to keep them looking great. Both pot grown and garden grown topiary should be pruned annually in early or late summer, as this is when your plant will recover the quickest, however, some faster growing topiary species may require a second trim.

Where do you put topiary balls?

6 Decoration Tips For Topiary Balls Vases: As table centerpieces or to brighten up bookcases or side tables. Add topiary balls to vases that fit your décor and add a unique green element to any room; Planters: For larger topiary balls use planters in with topiary balls inside as a change to standard indoor plants.

Why is topiary so expensive?

Generally topiary is expensive to buy because of the time it takes to grow and produce. This has led to the rise in popularity of faster growing subjects such as Cupressus macrocarpa and x Chamaecyparis leylandii.

How do you look after topiary Buxus balls?

Care tips

1. Position: Sun, partial shade or shade.
2. Watering: Water regularly during growing season.
3. Water less during winter, only make sure the root ball does not dry out.
4. Hardiness: Fully hardy.
5. Pruning: Prune into shape in late spring/summer.
6. Soil: Well-drained.

What will happen to a topiary plant that is left unpruned?

Topiary is fleeting and, if left unpruned, forms return to their natural shapes. Clip often, at least every few weeks during the growing season, removing only a little at a time. (Topiary is 3-dimensional, so as you trim, view from all sides.)

Are topiaries expensive?

Topiaries are expensive to purchase because of the labor and time to develop one. On top of the expense to purchase comes the annual (or more) maintenance that must be performed to keep the topiary looking as good as it did when it came from the nursery.

Do you have topiary at Wairere nursery?

Here at Wairere Nursery we just love topiary. We stock a wide range of topiary specimens large and small. Box (Buxus) in round balls and columns, Camellia standards and pillars, clipped Bay (Laurus) trees, pyramids and cones in Box Honeysuckle (Lonicera) plus many more.

Where can I find topiary and standards in Hamilton?

Search Topiary and Standards Cones & Balls 10 Espalier 19 Standards 56 Topiary 13 Wairere Nursery 826 Gordonton Road, R D 1, Hamilton 3281 Ph: (07) 824 3430 Email:

What is a topiary plant?

Topiary plants are a great way to add structure and formality to your garden or courtyard. Fabulous for pots and containers and perfect as a special gift. We can give you all the tips on trimming and maintaining your lovely topiary so it will give you years of pleasure.

How much does a box topiary cost?

We have a large collection of Box topiary including balls, cones, columns, standards & pompoms. Broadly speaking, we have 3 groups of topiaries: Buxus columns ($75). Medium sized topiary, already trained into an excellent shape or well on their way.