Topiary
A technique of pruning shrubs and trees into formal geometric or sculptural shapes
Did you know?
Topiary depends on repeated pruning to maintain a plant in a geometric or sculptural shape.
This glossary definition is part of the Purdue Arboretum learning resource database, providing educational information on campus flora, morphology, and botanical terminology.
Topiary
A technique of pruning shrubs and trees into formal geometric or sculptural shapes
Did you know?
Topiary depends on repeated pruning to maintain a plant in a geometric or sculptural shape.
The Purdue Arboretum is a collaboration between the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture and Administrative Operations