Traditionally popular plants for topiary in the UK are box (Buxus sempervirens) and yew (Taxus baccata). Box, a shrub, is more suitable for smaller shapes, whereas yew, a larger shrub or a tree ...

Clipsham Yew Tree Avenue is a topiary collection near the Rutland ... currently features 137 ancient yew trees clipped into shapes ranging from a rabbit to a Spitfire to a man on the moon.