Costco Artificial Boxwood Spiral Topiary
Costco's Artificial Boxwood Spiral Topiary is a ready-to-place, low-maintenance option that delivers dramatic vertical interest for topiary yard sculptures without the seasonal care living specimens require. It typically offers strong value per size—often larger and better-priced than comparable retail-market artificials—making it a budget-friendly choice for homeowners who want a consistent, year-round spiral form compared with smaller, cheaper ball options. Compared with living cedar or DIY moss forms, it sacrifices botanical authenticity for durability and predictable appearance, which many buyers accept for reduced upkeep and longer outdoor life.
Maintenance-free charm
Instant curb appeal
Maintenance-free charm
Instant curb appeal
Review Summary
"Most buyers praise Costco's artificial boxwood spiral for its good value, full look, and outdoor durability, though some note a slightly plastic sheen and occasional shedding over time."
Spiral candy-twist
UV-resistant polyethylene foliage designed for outdoor use and year-round display.
Spiral candy-twist
UV-resistant polyethylene foliage designed for outdoor use and year-round display.
Aesthetic & Personal Appeal
Time-Saving Convenience
Reduced Stress & Anxiety
Costco's Artificial Boxwood Spiral Topiary is a ready-to-place, low-maintenance option that delivers dramatic vertical interest for topiary yard sculptures without the seasonal care living specimens require. It typically offers strong value per size—often larger and better-priced than comparable retail-market artificials—making it a budget-friendly choice for homeowners who want a consistent, year-round spiral form compared with smaller, cheaper ball options. Compared with living cedar or DIY moss forms, it sacrifices botanical authenticity for durability and predictable appearance, which many buyers accept for reduced upkeep and longer outdoor life.
Maintenance-free charm
Instant curb appeal
Spiral candy-twist
UV-resistant polyethylene foliage designed for outdoor use and year-round display.
Pre-formed spiral silhouette mounted in a weighted pot for stable placement.
Maintenance-free charm
Instant curb appeal
Spiral candy-twist
UV-resistant polyethylene foliage designed for outdoor use and year-round display.
Pre-formed spiral silhouette mounted in a weighted pot for stable placement.
Home Depot Real Living Cedar Spiral Tree
Home Depot's Real Living Cedar Spiral Tree is a living topiary that brings authentic texture, scent, and seasonal growth to yard sculpture projects, ideal for buyers prioritizing natural presence over maintenance-free convenience. As a genuine cedar planting it can develop deeper structure and longevity than artificial pieces but requires watering, pruning and winter care, making it a more hands-on and potentially higher lifetime-cost option than preformed artificials. For gardeners seeking fully botanical sculptures or to blend with moss-form frameworks, the Real Living cedar provides the tactile and ecological benefits that faux materials can't match.
Aromatic cedar hug
Grows with you
Aromatic cedar hug
Grows with you
Review Summary
"Shoppers appreciate the Home Depot Real Living cedar spiral for its attractive fragrance and seasonal appearance, but many report variable plant health and higher maintenance or replacement needs after shipping or in harsh climates."
Rustic forest vibe
Real cedar/thuja plant trained into a spiral for authentic living greenery.
Rustic forest vibe
Real cedar/thuja plant trained into a spiral for authentic living greenery.
Aesthetic & Personal Appeal
Eco-Friendly Living
Home Depot's Real Living Cedar Spiral Tree is a living topiary that brings authentic texture, scent, and seasonal growth to yard sculpture projects, ideal for buyers prioritizing natural presence over maintenance-free convenience. As a genuine cedar planting it can develop deeper structure and longevity than artificial pieces but requires watering, pruning and winter care, making it a more hands-on and potentially higher lifetime-cost option than preformed artificials. For gardeners seeking fully botanical sculptures or to blend with moss-form frameworks, the Real Living cedar provides the tactile and ecological benefits that faux materials can't match.
Aromatic cedar hug
Grows with you
Rustic forest vibe
Real cedar/thuja plant trained into a spiral for authentic living greenery.
Needs regular watering, pruning and occasional winter protection in cold zones.
Aromatic cedar hug
Grows with you
Rustic forest vibe
Real cedar/thuja plant trained into a spiral for authentic living greenery.
Needs regular watering, pruning and occasional winter protection in cold zones.
$50-150 CAD
Wayfair Basics Artificial Boxwood Ball Topiary
The Wayfair Basics Artificial Boxwood Ball Topiary is a compact, affordable solution for adding classic spherical focal points to a yard without plant care, excelling where multiple matched units are needed on a budget. Its technical strengths are lightweight construction and simple installation, often undercutting specialty brands on price while providing acceptable realism for most sightlines, though it lacks the size and sculptural drama of larger spirals like the Costco offering. Compared with moss forms and living trees, Wayfair Basics is fastest to deploy and lowest in ongoing cost, making it a practical choice for massing or seasonal displays.
Budget-friendly chic
Perfectly round grin
Budget-friendly chic
Perfectly round grin
Review Summary
"Wayfair Basics' artificial boxwood ball topiary is praised for its low cost and neat shape; reviewers find it suitable for patios and indoor spots but say it can look artificial up close and may fade if left outdoors long-term."
Plug-and-play green
Compact artificial boxwood ball available on stakes or in pots for versatile placement.
Plug-and-play green
Compact artificial boxwood ball available on stakes or in pots for versatile placement.
Aesthetic & Personal Appeal
Time-Saving Convenience
The Wayfair Basics Artificial Boxwood Ball Topiary is a compact, affordable solution for adding classic spherical focal points to a yard without plant care, excelling where multiple matched units are needed on a budget. Its technical strengths are lightweight construction and simple installation, often undercutting specialty brands on price while providing acceptable realism for most sightlines, though it lacks the size and sculptural drama of larger spirals like the Costco offering. Compared with moss forms and living trees, Wayfair Basics is fastest to deploy and lowest in ongoing cost, making it a practical choice for massing or seasonal displays.
Budget-friendly chic
Perfectly round grin
Plug-and-play green
Compact artificial boxwood ball available on stakes or in pots for versatile placement.
Lightweight and weather-resistant with UV-treated foliage to reduce fading.
Budget-friendly chic
Perfectly round grin
Plug-and-play green
Compact artificial boxwood ball available on stakes or in pots for versatile placement.
Lightweight and weather-resistant with UV-treated foliage to reduce fading.
$50-120 CAD
Lee Valley Tools Moss Animal Topiary Forms
Lee Valley Tools' Moss Animal Topiary Forms are high-quality steel frameworks designed for creating custom animal-shaped sculptures from living plants or moss, catering to DIY topiary artists who want bespoke yard statements. Technically robust and reusable, these forms let you combine the authenticity of live growth with sculptural creativity that premade spirals or balls cannot offer, though they demand more time, horticultural skill and upfront labor than artificial alternatives. For enthusiasts planning distinctive, long-term living sculptures, Lee Valley forms provide the structural precision and longevity that justify the higher craft investment.
DIY critter magic
Moss-friendly structure
DIY critter magic
Moss-friendly structure
Review Summary
"Lee Valley moss animal topiary forms are highly regarded by crafters for sturdy construction, ease of shaping, and long-lasting results, with most saying they deliver a professional finish despite a premium price."
Garden craft whimsy
Galvanized wire frames and moss liners that let you create custom animal sculptures.
Garden craft whimsy
Galvanized wire frames and moss liners that let you create custom animal sculptures.
Skill Development & Mastery
Intellectual Stimulation & Creativity
Recreational Enjoyment
Lee Valley Tools' Moss Animal Topiary Forms are high-quality steel frameworks designed for creating custom animal-shaped sculptures from living plants or moss, catering to DIY topiary artists who want bespoke yard statements. Technically robust and reusable, these forms let you combine the authenticity of live growth with sculptural creativity that premade spirals or balls cannot offer, though they demand more time, horticultural skill and upfront labor than artificial alternatives. For enthusiasts planning distinctive, long-term living sculptures, Lee Valley forms provide the structural precision and longevity that justify the higher craft investment.
DIY critter magic
Moss-friendly structure
Garden craft whimsy
Galvanized wire frames and moss liners that let you create custom animal sculptures.
Sturdy forms support live plants, sphagnum moss, or preserved moss for varied looks.
DIY critter magic
Moss-friendly structure
Garden craft whimsy
Galvanized wire frames and moss liners that let you create custom animal sculptures.
Sturdy forms support live plants, sphagnum moss, or preserved moss for varied looks.
$30-80 CAD
Canadian Tire CANVAS Artificial Topiary Cone Tree
The CANVAS Artificial Topiary Cone Tree from Canadian Tire offers a classic cone silhouette in an affordable, low-maintenance package tailored to the Canadian market and seasonal decor needs. Its financial advantage is competitive pricing and local availability, which can reduce shipping costs versus imported options while providing UV-treated materials suited for outdoor exposure; however, the standardized cone shape trades off the bespoke charm of moss forms or live cedar specimens. As a practical choice for tidy, year-round yard sculptures—especially where cost and convenience are priorities—it sits between mass-market balls and premium live-topiary solutions.
Scandi cone chic
Slim vertical grace
Scandi cone chic
Slim vertical grace
Review Summary
"The CANVAS artificial topiary cone from Canadian Tire is noted for affordable, tidy styling and easy assembly, though users mention a somewhat plastic look and mixed durability when used outdoors."
Weatherproof standby
CANVAS-branded artificial cone tree with realistic PVC/PE foliage for outdoor display.
Weatherproof standby
CANVAS-branded artificial cone tree with realistic PVC/PE foliage for outdoor display.
Aesthetic & Personal Appeal
Time-Saving Convenience
The CANVAS Artificial Topiary Cone Tree from Canadian Tire offers a classic cone silhouette in an affordable, low-maintenance package tailored to the Canadian market and seasonal decor needs. Its financial advantage is competitive pricing and local availability, which can reduce shipping costs versus imported options while providing UV-treated materials suited for outdoor exposure; however, the standardized cone shape trades off the bespoke charm of moss forms or live cedar specimens. As a practical choice for tidy, year-round yard sculptures—especially where cost and convenience are priorities—it sits between mass-market balls and premium live-topiary solutions.
Scandi cone chic
Slim vertical grace
Weatherproof standby
CANVAS-branded artificial cone tree with realistic PVC/PE foliage for outdoor display.
Pot-ready base allows quick placement on porches, patios or beside entryways.
Scandi cone chic
Slim vertical grace
Weatherproof standby
CANVAS-branded artificial cone tree with realistic PVC/PE foliage for outdoor display.
Pot-ready base allows quick placement on porches, patios or beside entryways.
$40-120 CAD