Best boxwood ball

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published 10 September 2020

The best boxwood ball can look utterly charming outside your home, hanging or potted, decorating your porch, deck, or patio. You can even add some greenery indoors with this fun round plant. Choosing an artificial option is working smarter, not harder. Faux foliage requires no care or upkeep because it doesn't need watering and won't ail or die. We have a select collection of the best boxwood balls available now so you can choose the best option to suit your needs.

Staff pick

3rd Street Inn boxwood topiary ball

A good quality option available in four sizes

This boxwood ball from 3rd Street Inn is a great green option that offers the perfect natural touch. It's made from high-density polyethylene and boasts "unmatched quality and realism." This material is water and UV-resistant, so it's safe to use the ball both in and outdoors. It is available in 7, 11, 15, and 19-inch diameters.

Best indoor solution

Boxwood Brothers topiary balls

A high-quality set perfect for indoor arrangements

Anyone looking for a smaller boxwood ball solution for indoor use should consider this Boxwood Brothers option. This high-end set is comprised of six balls: two 5 inches in diameter, two 7-inches in diameter, and two 9 inches in diameter. These boxwood balls boast eight stems per sprig for a realistic look. They are ideal for use in displays on mantlepieces or as part of dining table centerpieces.

Best potted option

Silk Tree Warehouse Company Inc. artificial boxwood ball potted plants

A pair of potted boxwood balls ready for use

If you're looking for an out-of-the-box solution, then do consider the Silk Tree Warehouse Company Inc.'s pair of potted boxwood ball bushes. These balls come complete with black pots that are weighted for stability. The balls themselves are made from durable, dense, synthetic rubber with the usual water and UV resistance. They measure around 16 inches at the widest point and stand about 2-feet tall.

Best illuminated choice

Pure Garden pre-lit faux boxwood topiary ball

Fairy lights add some enchanting illumination

We're big fans of adding fairy lights to anything wherever possible, so we love this illuminated boxwood ball option. It features 20 tiny LED lights scattered throughout the foliage. The lights are solar-powered thanks to the bundled charger and turn on automatically when it gets dark and go off in the morning. The charger has a 6-foot power cord so you can choose to place it in a pot or suspend it. This boxwood ball measures around 11 inches in diameter.

Best floral option

Art To Real artificial boxwood topiary ball with white flowers

The addition of flowers makes this stand out from the crowd

Anyone looking for an artificial boxwood ball with a different twist should see what Art To Real is offering. This boxwood ball stands out from the crowd, thanks to the addition of some very pretty, small white flowers. The greenery is made from super-strong, high-density polyethylene. This ball is UV-protected, so is safe for outdoor use. It is available in two sizes: 15 inches and 20 inches.

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We like all these boxwood ball options, but if you're looking for a no-frills, good quality, long-lasting option with realistic features, then you can't go far wrong with our overall staff pick the 3rd Street Inn boxwood topiary ball.

Anyone looking for some additional wow factor should consider the Pure Garden pre-lit faux boxwood topiary ball. This boxwood ball comes complete with pre-installed LED lights, offering some gentle and attractive illumination.

If you want a boxwood ball that's different from the plain green versions available, then why not opt for a design that has a floral element? The Art To Real artificial boxwood topiary ball with white flowers boasts subtle blooms for a prettier look.

With over 10 years of experience writing for popular websites Amy-Mae is a freelance features writer with a focus on writing reviews, how-tos, and buyers guides. She lives near the sea in Devon with her family, two naughty cats, and two much-loved dogs. Her beloved daughter ensures she has very little spare time but if she manages to wrangle any you'll find her on the sofa watching box sets and drinking gin.