Ladew Topiary Gardens, Monkton, Maryland


Related people
Kathleen Goepfert (was created by)
Harvey Smith Ladew (was created by)
Date
Garden creation: 1929-1971
Description
The swan hedge, which forms one side of a main feature of the garden (the Great Bowl), is comprised of two types of vegetation. The swan topiary is yew while the waves below are hemlock. This view shows one of the twelve topiary swans that are formed above the hedge wall. Keywords: United States, Maryland, site and landscaped elements, outdoor spaces, gardens, animals, landscape. Submitted by Lin Goepfert.
Style/Period
20th Century (1900 - 1999)