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Shop now ›Artificial topiary gives the clipped, formal look of a manicured ball or cone without the trimming a live topiary needs. The range covers topiary balls and topiary trees, in indoor and UV-rated outdoor options. Designer Vertical Gardens supplies the range direct from Braeside, Victoria.
A live topiary takes years of clipping to hold its shape and can lose form between trims. Artificial topiary holds its shape and colour from day one, in any light, with no pruning, watering, or feeding. UV-rated pieces keep their colour in full sun for outdoor positions.
Balls work as a sitting or hanging feature, while trees frame an entrance or anchor a courtyard. Commonly searched as fake topiary, faux topiary, topiary balls, and topiary trees.
What Is in the Topiary Range
- Topiary balls. Clipped ball forms in boxwood, buxus, rose, and clover styles, typically around 50cm across, for sitting or hanging displays.
- Single-ball topiary trees. One clipped ball on a stem, a classic shape for either side of a doorway.
- Two-ball and multi-ball trees. Stacked clipped balls for a taller, more formal statement.
- Potted topiary. Ready-potted trees for placement with no extra pot needed.
- Boxwood and hedge styles. For a matching clipped-hedge look across a space. See boxwood.
Where Topiary Is Used
- Entrances and doorways. A matched pair of topiary trees framing a door is the most popular use, indoors or out.
- Formal gardens and courtyards. Clipped forms that add structure to a paved or planted space.
- Balconies and patios. A potted topiary tree for height in a small outdoor space with no garden bed.
- Foyers and receptions. Indoor topiary that holds its shape in low light where a live plant would not.
- Events and weddings. Reusable topiary trees and balls for aisles, entrances, and backdrops.
- Tabletops and shelves. A single topiary ball on a vase or stand as a compact feature.
Choosing and Placing Topiary
Ball or tree, and size
Balls suit tabletops, vases, and hanging displays, while trees suit floor positions and entrances. Topiary trees typically run from 120cm to 180cm tall and weigh roughly 2kg to 7kg, so check the height against the doorway or ceiling and the weight against the pot.
Work in pairs for entrances
Topiary reads as deliberate and formal when used symmetrically. A matched pair either side of a door or gate gives a stronger result than a single tree, which is why entrances are the most common placement.
Pot, weighting, and UV
Set a topiary tree into a pot around a third of its height. Outdoors, weight the pot with sand, gravel, or concrete so a top-heavy tree stays upright in wind, and choose a UV-rated piece for any position in direct sun.
Common Add-Ons
Topiary trees pair with a weighted pot or planter for stability, with matching boxwood for a coordinated clipped look, and with UV protectant spray as an annual surface layer for the most exposed full-sun positions. For the wider outdoor range, see the UV-resistant collection.
Why Designers and Commercial Operators Specify Designer Vertical Gardens
Designer Vertical Gardens holds a 4.8-star rating across 1,759 verified customer reviews. More than 10,000 Australian homes and businesses have installed product from the range. UV-rated stock is SGS-tested to 5,000 hours and backed by a 12-month warranty. Stock ships direct from Braeside, Victoria, with free delivery on qualifying orders, manufacturer-direct pricing, and no middlemen. Reseller and trade accounts are available. Contact the team on 1800 960 565 or sales@designerverticalgardens.com.au.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these the same as fake topiary or faux topiary?
Yes. Fake topiary, faux topiary, topiary balls, and topiary trees all describe the same range. It covers clipped ball forms and ball-on-stem trees in boxwood, buxus, rose, and clover styles.
What is the difference between a topiary ball and a topiary tree?
A topiary ball is a single clipped sphere used on a table, vase, or hook. A topiary tree is one or more balls on a stem, used on the floor to frame an entrance or anchor a space.
Can topiary be used outdoors?
UV-rated topiary is suitable for full outdoor use and is SGS-tested to 5,000 hours of accelerated UV exposure, against an industry standard of 60 to 100 hours. Indoor-only pieces should be kept out of direct sun.
Will the topiary fade in the sun?
UV-rated pieces hold colour in full sun thanks to UVTEX inhibitors set within the leaf material, verified by the SGS 5,000-hour test. Non-rated indoor stock will fade if left in direct sun.
How do I display a topiary ball?
A ball can sit on a table, shelf, or floor, rest on top of a vase or stand, or hang from a hook or string. A ball is typically around 50cm across, so allow space around it.
How tall and heavy are the topiary trees?
Trees typically run from 120cm to 180cm tall and weigh roughly 2kg to 7kg depending on the style. Each product page lists the exact height and weight.
How do I stop an outdoor topiary tree blowing over?
Weight the base. Set the tree in a heavy pot, fill around the base with sand, gravel, or concrete, or anchor the pot in exposed and rooftop positions, since a ball-on-stem tree is top-heavy.
What pot suits a topiary tree?
Choose a pot around a third of the tree height for balance, and a heavier pot outdoors for stability. See pots and planters. Potted topiary arrives ready to place with no separate pot needed.
Does artificial topiary need maintenance?
No watering, feeding, or clipping. Dust is cleared with a light shake, a soft brush, or a hose for outdoor pieces. There is no trimming to keep the shape.
Should I buy topiary in pairs?
For entrances, a matched pair either side of the door gives a stronger, more formal result than a single tree. Single pieces work well as a standalone feature in a corner or on a table.
Can topiary be used in commercial settings?
Yes. Hotels, restaurants, retail fitouts, and event stylists across Australia use topiary for entrances, foyers, and aisles. Trade and reseller accounts are available on application.
What is the warranty and delivery?
All products carry a 12-month warranty, with UV-rated stock backed by the SGS 5,000-hour UV certification. Delivery is free Australia-wide on qualifying orders, and larger trees may require freight handling.