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Orange Fruit Topiary

Celebrating the holidays is not complete without a beautiful table centerpiece like this old world style Orange Fruit Topiary.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Small oranges
  • Whole cloves
  • Long bamboo skewers or toothpicks
  • A small vase or decorative pot
  • Floral foam
  • Fresh boxwood or other greens
  • Red berries real or faux
  • Toothpick or small awl for pre-poking holes

Method
 

  1. Poke small holes into each orange to create your desired pattern.
    Gently insert the cloves into the holes, forming decorative designs.
    Set aside once all oranges are studded with cloves.
  2. Thread two clove-decorated oranges onto a long bamboo stick.
    This forms the base layer of your topiary structure.
  3. Overlap pairs of oranges around the top of your vase or cake stand.
    Adjust them so this first layer is as wide as the opening of your container.
  4. Repeat the process to build the second layer.
    Thread the oranges slightly closer together so the shape starts to taper upward.
  5. For a more cone-like silhouette, thread three oranges together for the top layer.
    Feel free to experiment with the number—each topiary has its own personality.
  6. Place a single orange at the very top using a long skewer or bamboo stick.
  7. Tuck small pieces of boxwood or Christmas greens into any gaps between the oranges.
    Add red berries for texture, fullness, and a festive pop of color.