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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

“Split-Rocker,” like Koons’ only other topiary sculpture, “Puppy” from 1992, was created as an edition of one, plus one artist proof.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2025

“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

Given the exact conditions he provides in his greenhouse, a potted topiary could live for decades.

From Seattle Times ● May 1, 2024

The three topiary thrones had lost all their leaves.

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan

The trickiest part for the gardener who is new to potted topiaries of any species?

From Seattle Times ● May 1, 2024

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

From Slate ● Oct. 7, 2023

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

It was the French, however, who began the practice of turning these enthusiastic swimmers into canine topiaries.

From Washington Post ● Jul. 24, 2018

He looks around at the trees, the long frosted willow branches cascading down, the topiaries that line the nearby path like ghosts.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern


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