Topiary is perfect for adding structure and definition to your garden, especially in formal settings, modern landscapes or compact spaces. Some of our most popular topiary forms include clipped balls, elegant cones, spirals and half or quarter standard trees. Whether you’re framing an entrance, adding height or creating a focal point, topiary offers endless design potential. In this article, we’ll explore how these classic shapes can transform your outdoor space.

1. Pom-Poms

Ligustrum delavayanum is a compact evergreen shrub with dark green, ovate leaves. It has small clusters of tiny white flowers in the spring, and ovoid blue-black fruits in the autumn.

Our pom-poms have been impeccably clipped to feature three or four balls of foliage. They are ideal for adding both height and visual appeal to smaller or formal gardens. They also create a particularly striking display when placed near doorways or along driveways.

We also stock Cupressocyparis leylandii ‘Castlewellan Gold’ pom-poms. These plants have flat sprays of light green, scalelike, foliage that has been trimmed to create an eye catching architectural feature.

2. Clipped Balls

Clipped balls are a great way to add structure and definition to your garden. Especially if they’re evergreen as this effect will last all year-round. Varieties like Prunus lusitanica, Ilex crenata or Photinia ‘Carre Rouge’ are great for this because they offer the ideal combination of evergreen foliage, dense growth and resilience, making them standout choices for neatly clipped, long-lasting topiary.

3. Clipped Cones

Similar to topiary balls, clipped cones are good for adding structure, height and year-round interest to your garden. Their strong, upright shape makes them ideal for framing entrances, lining pathways, or creating striking focal points. Easy to maintain and evergreen, they offer a bold, architectural look with minimal effort.

4. Half and Quarter Standard Trees

Half and quarter standard trees are perfect for adding height and interest without overwhelming a space. With a clear stem and a neatly clipped head, they create a formal, lollipop-like shape that works well in pots, borders or as a repeating feature. Like topiary pom-poms, balls and cones, they offer year-round structure and are easy to maintain with occasional trimming.