Boxwood is the classic choice for topiary due to its dense, evergreen foliage that can be easily shaped into spheres, cones, or more intricate designs.
Yew is another popular topiary plant, known for its dark green needles and slow growth. It’s perfect for creating tall, elegant shapes like spirals or pyramids.
Privet is versatile and fast-growing, making it ideal for creating hedges or more elaborate topiary shapes. Its dense foliage responds well to regular trimming.
Holly's glossy leaves and red berries add seasonal interest, making it a great choice for topiary. It’s often shaped into traditional forms like spheres or cones.
Junipers are hardy evergreens with a variety of forms and textures. They’re commonly used for spiral topiaries and other conical shapes.
Japanese Holly is similar to boxwood but with smaller leaves. It’s a popular choice for smaller topiary designs and is often shaped into balls or low hedges.
Rosemary isn’t just an aromatic herb; it also makes a lovely topiary plant. It can be shaped into small cones, spirals, or standards and adds a fragrant touch to your garden.
Myrtle is a fragrant evergreen shrub with small, glossy leaves. It’s perfect for smaller topiary shapes like globes or lollipops and is often used in Mediterranean-style gardens.