Topiary is one of our specialities at Paramount Plants. We love the formal elegance of this ancient art of pruning plants. Here in our Topiary section, you will find lots of articles on topiary including its history and origins as well as topical subjects such as Ilex Crenata versus Boxwood.
Japanese Holly Cloud Trees | by Myles Challis
Japan is well-known for its artful practice of cloud pruning or shaping trees and shrubs. These plants are formed into large curved shapes or sculptures and are a key ingredient in creating a peaceful Japanese Zen garden. […]
Topiary Trees
Topiary Plants by Karen Mariconda Topiary has been popular throughout history and topiary trees and plants are as popular now as they have ever been. Ornamental gardening dates back to Roman times and the word topiary derives from the Latin word “Topiarius” meaning the creator of ornamental gardens. […]
Photinia ‘Red Robin’ Trees
Photinia Red Robin Topiary and Hedging Plants Photinia Red Robin is a very popular evergreen shrub and has many uses in the garden. It is sold either as an ornamental shrub, as hedging, as a tall tree for evergreen screening or shaped as topiary. Photinia Shrubs for Hedging [...]