Topiary Displays
Bison Topiary
The American Plains Bison filled the goal of providing a new topiary on campus and representing our Native Plant Corridor. This is our first attempt to have a year-round topiary on campus. Inside the steel frame is electrical heat tape to help keep the soil temperature up in colder months.
The bison is Covered in:
Common Name: Pennsylvania sedge
Botanical Name: Carex Pensylvanica
Carex can tolerate all season in Stillwater, and will go through different colors as the seasons change.
Installation: 2023
Topiary Boot
Our first topiary placed on campus was our Topiary Boot Display. This display is placed on the corner of University and Monroe near Theta Pond.
The plant selection changes yearly, and a new list will be released for the 2024 growing season.
Height: 7'-11 3/4"
Weight: 2,300 lbs
Length: 7'-11"
Installation: 2011
OSU Letters
The OSU topiary letters have been a recognizable feature around campus, making appearances in various locations as part of temporary displays. Now, for the first time, they have a permanent home—beautifully positioned on the south side of the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center.
This spot isn’t just another location—it’s a gateway. For many prospective students and their families entering campus from University Avenue onto Hester Street, these bold, green letters serve as a grand and memorable first impression. They symbolize the pride and spirit of Oklahoma State University, setting the tone for the journey ahead. It's important that our future Cowboys and Cowgirls experience this warm, iconic welcome as they take their first steps onto campus.
The letters are Covered in:
Common Name: Black Mondo grass
Botanical Name: Ophiopogon planiscapus
Plant Patent:No
Common Name: Coppertone Sedum
Botanical Name: Sedum nussbaumerianum
Plant Patent:No
Garth Brooks Topiary Hat
The Topiary Hat is generally placed in the Formal Garden each season. It is modeled after the Justin hat Garth Brooks wore.
The Topiary Hat is Covered in:
Common Name: Creeping Fig
Botanical Name: Ficus pumila
Plant Patent:No
Installation: 2013
OSU Fan Topiary
Our three OSU fans are placed in the garden between the Alumni Center and Old Central.
The plant selection changes yearly, and a new list will be released for the 2024 growing season.
Installation: 2020
Butterfly
Our butterfly topiary can be found in the Biodiversity Garden Addition of the Native Plant Corridor.
Installation: 2022
