Are you Looking for Something Unique?
The finest gardens deserve the finest plants. For something extra special, spectacular pieces of mature, bespoke topiary cannot be beaten. Whether it be Beech, Hornbeam, Yew or Box, Hedgeworx can supply a simply outstanding selection of the finest hand-grown plants.
Although fashions and trends come and go, specimen topiary has been a mainstay of gardens and estates across the nation for hundreds of years. Many of the great gardens of Britain are renowned for their incredible displays of unique topiary plants. A piece of bespoke specimen topiary should reflect one’s character, or the character of one’s property. Hedgeworx can offer classic and contemporary styles, in a range of sizes and shapes that must be seen to be believed.
Bespoke Yew Topiary
Taxus baccata (Yew) has long been the king of topiary. With fine needles and a compact dense growth habit, Yew can be crafted and trained into a myriad of different shapes and styles. The evergreen foliage also offers structure and backdrop in the winter months, when other plants may be looking less than perfect, or have receded entirely. For crisp lines and sharp edges in formal areas, Bespoke Yew Topiary is certainly the best choice.
Bespoke Beech Topiary
Fagus sylvatica (Beech) topiary has seen a resurgence in use as a topiary plant in recent years. Beech topiary is often used in less formal situations, as backdrop planting and for structure within cottage gardens and more rural areas. Beech works well where the crispness and dark green colour of Yew may be too much. Our Fagus topiary is unique, and every piece has been hand cut over several years, giving a special shape and identity to each plant.
Both Yew and Beech prefer free draining soil. Neither species will tolerate waterlogging or poor drainage. When you buy a piece of mature bespoke topiary, most of the hard work of creating the special piece has already been done over the number of years in production on the nursery. The plants will simply need clipping, irrigating and perhaps feeding to maintain them in the best possible condition.
If you are looking for something a little unusual or simply don’t want the more popular shapes such as domes, pyramids or balls, our bespoke topiary could be just what you’re looking for.
Planting Advice
With excellent rootballs our topiary plants suit being planted in pots as well as more traditional locations such as beds and borders. We have supplied pieces over 500cm tall and weighing in at several tons.
For the garden enthusiast, most plant species used in topiary are relatively easy to maintain because the same plants are often used for hedging. If you can maintain a hedge then the argument goes you can maintain topiary too! Just because they are more complex in shape and form does not mean that they need special care. Potted plants and some softer species do however need extra care. Do ask for advice if you are not sure.
We have the privilege of working in some of the most spectacular gardens in the UK and while we are not designers or landscape architects ourselves, we regularly supply plants to the leading individuals and companies in these sectors. After many years of doing so, we have developed a sense for what looks good – and perhaps more importantly what doesn’t! We are familiar with current trends and which pieces stand the test of time. From Fagus Sylvatica domes to Taxus baccata beehives, for advice on your investment please get in touch.
