Authentic Topiary planter boxes Inspired by the work of André Le Nôtre, gardener of the King Louis XIV of France, this beautiful Topiary planter boxes from L'Orangerie from the palace of Versailles are perfect for topiaries and small trees.

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The original Topiary planter boxes created in 17th century owes its reputation to its superior quality materials and unique technical specifications, resulting in an entirely French-made art-craftsmanship piece. 

 

The first original french topiary planter boxes also know as Versailles planters or french planters were invented during the 17th century by La Quintinie and André Le Nôtre, the gardener of King Louis XIV for the château of Versailles, located 25km to the south west of Paris.

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At that time exotic fruits were brought from abroad to Versailles, and as the plants were sensitive to the harsh winter weather in Versailles, a giant orangery was built capable of containing thousands of the most exotic trees, like citrus trees and palm trees, where they will be moved to the orangerie to spend the winter season, from November to April.

 

Instead of stressing the plants and trees by transplanting several times a year from the gardens to the orangery, by planting and replanting these trees two times a year, André Le Nôtre invented a portable planter box where the trees could remain permanently all year long.

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Due to the harsh climate in France and also due to the heavy weight of the trees, the orange tree planter boxes were manufactured with an exceptional solidity, as we still do, our orange tree planter boxes are even stronger than in 17th century because we are using 21st century materials much more stronger and lighter with an improved ability to withstand the harshest weather conditions.

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Topiary art probably has its origins in the ancient Italian culture from the Romans emperors period that centuries after that was taken by french kings and raised to its maximum level in France during the 17th century specially by the king Louis 14th. The term topiary also refers to plants or small trees which have been shaped in this way, as an art form it is a type of living sculpture.

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We are proud to manufacture and sell to the United States as well as worldwide the Authentic Jardinier du Roi Topiary planter boxes or French planters, also know as Versailles planters or Château de Versailles tree-boxes.

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These beautiful outdoor Topiary planter boxes beautify the facades and gardens of all kind of properties, castles, chateaux, prestigious homes grand hotels and boutiques all around the world.