Seventeen feet long fourteen feet tall. These aren’t your grandma’s topiaries. Before you stand the Audubon warbler topiaries at Westwind Park Playa Vista. These colossal birds are a modern marvel. They redefine what a topiary can be.
These aren’t simple shrubs shaped into birds. These are steel sculptures. They are then carefully clothed in the grayish-green leaves of fruitless olive trees. Imagine the artistry involved. The meticulous shaping of steel. The careful planting of the olive trees to create living sculptures.
Charles and Jennifer Coburn of Coburn Topiary & Garden Art created this masterpiece. Their studio is in San Diego County. They’ve worked on projects for Disneylands in Anaheim and Hong Kong. They wanted to create something unique. Something beyond just a green shrub.
The Audubon warbler topiaries aren’t just visually stunning. They’re a testament to human creativity. They’re also a subtle nod to the natural world. The nearby marsh attracts many bird species. Yellow-rumped warblers are among them. These real warblers are much smaller. They’re only six inches long not six inches tall.
The topiaries stand as impressive sentinels. They stand at the ends of Westwind Park. Giant steel birdhouses stand nearby. These are designed by Collaborative West a San Clemente landscape architecture firm. They complete the park’s avian theme. The Audubon warbler topiaries are more than just art. They’re a symbol of nature’s resilience and human ingenuity. They are a living work of art. They invite viewers to appreciate the beauty of the natural world. They also invite reflection on the power of artistic creation. So take your time admire the detail. Let the Audubon warbler topiaries captivate you.