Topiary Displays
Every spring, before graduation, a few things start coming out on campus. Not just flowers and shorts, but also our campus topiaries. There are four topiaries on campus to be on the lookout for every summer.
- Topiary Boot
- Topiary Hat
- Topiary OSU Letters
- Topiary OSU Fans
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 2023 growing season.
Height: 7'-11 3/4"
Weight: 2,300 lbs
Length: 7'-11"
OSU Letters
The OSU letters are generally placed on Hester, at the entrance to the Native Plant Corridor. In the Summer of 2023, the location may change due to a new project on campus.
The letters are covered in Creeping Fig.
The Topiary Hat is Covered in:
Common Name: Creeping Fig
Botanical Name: Ficus pumila
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 had is covered in Creeping Fig.
The Topiary Hat is Covered in:
Common Name: Creeping Fig
Botanical Name: Ficus pumila
Plant Patent:No
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 2023 growing season.
Propagation or cuttings are strictly prohibited
This information provided to you by: Oklahoma State University Facilities Management's Landscape Services Department