Topiary

usgb/ˈtəʊpieri/
noun

The art of trimming plants into shapes or the plant that has been trimmed into a shape.

The extravagant mansion's garden was filled with an impressive display of topiary art, including a large bush trimmed to look like a peacock.
Visual representation of "topiary" - The art of trimming plants into shapes or the plant that has been trimmed into a shape.

Often appears as...

  • topiary garden
  • topiary art
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Cultural Reference

Topiary is often linked with formal English gardens but is found worldwide in various cultures.

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Visitors to the famous Versailles Palace in France are amazed by the topiary gardens.
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Not Just Gardens

'Topiary' also refers to the plant itself, not only the practice of shaping it.

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The topiary on the terrace was carved into elegant spirals.
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Visual Art

Think of topiary as living sculpture; it combines art with horticulture.

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The artist's topiary work turned the park into an open-air gallery.
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