Topiary Eugenia Cone, Tree Form

Descriptive Terms Sculpted plants: This highlights the art-like quality of creating shapes from living plants. Shaped shrubs: or Shaped trees: A simple and direct alternative that focuses on the form. Ornamental trees: Emphasizes the decorative and artistic purpose of the shaped tree. Clipped hedges: While typically referring to a row of plants, it also relates to the practice of clipping to create forms. Horticultural sculptures: A broader term that captures the artistic aspect of training plants into distinct shapes. Formed plants: A general term that encompasses any plant trained into a specific shape. Specific Shapes Globes: Refers to perfectly round topiary forms. Cones: Describes plants clipped into a conical shape, often using plants with a naturally narrow shape like arborvitae. Columns or Standards: Refers to tall, often ball-topped, topiary forms on a clear stem. Hedge forms: Specific shapes used in hedging, such as low compact hedges or upright forms. Other Related Terms Topiarist: The person who performs the art of topiary

Care Guide

PLANTING:

• Select an area with full sun to partial shade.
• Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and deep enough for the top of the root ball to be parallel with the ground level.
• Plant the tree upright and backfill with excavated soil, tamping down to eliminate air pockets.
• Soak with a hose and take care not to leave any gaps around the root ball.

SOIL:

• Prefers well-drained soil.
• Not Suitable for clay, alkaline, and compacted soils, avoid wet and soggy.

MULCH:

• Spread a 2-3 inch layer of mulch around the base of the plant to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
• Mulch your topiary tree with hardwood or cypress mulch.
  

LIGHT:

• Thrives in full sun to partial shade

WATER:

• In Ground water twice a week during the first growing season to establish a strong root system. Once established, water only during extended periods of drought.
• In pots water every 3-4 days.
• Do not over-water, as this can lead to root rot.

FERTILIZE:

• Fertilize during early spring with a slow-release, well balanced fertilizer.

PRUNING:

• Pruning is necessary to maintain current shape and form, prune as new growth begins to harden, growth habit a very slow therefore pruning every two months is normal. 
• Avoid pruning during the hottest and coldest months to avoid strain on the tree.

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More Frequently Ask Questions

Is it safe to ship plants by mail?

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How do you measure height for Topiary Trees?

Approximate height is measured from the bottom of the pot to the top of the highest branch.

Are plant(s) purchased online guarantee?

All plants are guarantee for a period of 30 days, We offer a Satisfaction Guarantee Policy.

Can I order during winter months?

Yes you can, however most Tropical plants are sensitive to extreme cold conditions, once cold temperatures are expected to fall below freezing it will not be safe to ship life plants, we carefully manage shipping decisions during winter months and determine when is safe to ship, please be advise we may need to hold orders until conditions are appropriate to safely ship the plants.