What is topiary?
Q: What is topiary?
A: Topiary is the art of sculpting trees and bushes by clipping them.
Q: What type of shrubs are commonly used in topiary?
A: Shrubs used in topiary are evergreen, have small leaves, and produce dense foliage. Common plants used include bay laurel, holly bushes, myrtle, and privet hedges.
Q: Are wire cages used in traditional topiary?
A: No, wire cages are sometimes used in modern topiary but not in traditional topiary.
Q: What do traditional topiary artists use to sculpt their plants?
A: Traditional topiary artists use special scissors with patience and a steady hand to sculpt their plants.
Q: What is the Samban-Lei Sekpil?
A: The Samban-Lei Sekpil is the tallest topiary plant in the world.
Q: What type of plants are not used in topiary?
A: Plants that are not evergreen or do not produce dense foliage are typically not used in topiary.
Q: What are some examples of shrubs that are not commonly used in topiary?
A: Examples of shrubs that are not commonly used in topiary are deciduous shrubs or shrubs with large leaves, such as maple or oak trees.
