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topiary

[toh-pee-er-ee] / ˈtoʊ piˌɛr i /




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Mapperton, near Beaminster, is an Italianate fantasy in a steep coombe studded with topiary and sky-reflecting pools.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 11, 2026

A colorful map to help guide visitors around LACMA’s new David Geffen Galleries, including the best way to the wine bar and how to get a great view of Jeff Koons’ ‘Split-Rocker’ topiary sculpture.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 8, 2026

“It’s imperative that you do for your topiary plant what nobody else will do for you,” he said.

From Seattle Times ● May 1, 2024

For those curious about how topiary works, there is perhaps no better introductory plant, he said, but not all of the dizzying varieties out there are equally suited to training.

From Seattle Times ● May 1, 2024

Beautiful limestone mansions showed off topiary gardens of starfruit trees and window boxes bursting with moonflowers.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

Many trees, shrubs, sub-shrubs and even vines can become topiaries, he has discovered, but some are easier, better or faster.

From Seattle Times ● May 1, 2024

The topiaries, scorched from the onslaught, had to be replaced almost every year.

From Slate ● Oct. 7, 2023

But there will also be other markers of luxury: an indoor koi pond, oversized topiaries and a sculpture garden designed by Jonathan Adler.

From Washington Post ● Sep. 10, 2021

While the parks are closed, teams are still maintaining the topiaries, many of which are trimmed to look like various Disney characters.

From Fox News ● Apr. 23, 2020

He follows her around trees and topiaries, through coils of vines and roses, chasing glimpses of her red hair.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern




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