topiary

adj

1. (not-comparable)Of, or relating to art of topiaries.

   “As the topiary art has been allowed to practically die out, it is difficult to secure the services of skilled clippers.”

2. (not-comparable)Of a tree or shrub, trimmed in artistic shape.

noun

1. (uncountable)Art or practice of trimming shrubs or trees in artistic or ornamental shapes, e.g. of animals.

   “The palace garden might have had a semblance of coolness had there been any trees, but the tallest things were fanciful topiary, tortured into the shapes of running horses or bears performing tumblers’ tricks or the like.”

2. (countable)A garden decorated with such art.
3. (countable)One such shrub or tree.

   “We have topiaries for sale.”