Creative art of topiary is sprouting anew

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | October 27, 1996| | Copyright

Topiary the art of training and trimming plants, trees or shrubs into ornamental shapes has a long history. The Romans perfected the art in the first century, and it flourished again in 18th-century England. Today, topiary is thriving once more.

Certain plants can be formed into almost any shape. Over the years, popular styles of topiary have included animals, letters, even people. I prefer a more simple, elegant approach.

The standard topiary, a lush sphere atop a straight stem, is a classic. Variations include the three- or four-tiered standard, the spiral, the pyramid and the cone ...

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