Replica Landscapes

Replica Landscapes: artificial planting supplied and installed from Northumberland

Replica Landscapes is a family-run business based at Ashtree Farm in Heddon on the Wall, Northumberland. It designs, builds, supplies and installs artificial plants and trees, and sells a broad catalogue of replica greenery online through its Replica Plants shop. The company states that it has been trading for more than 13 years in this activity, while its own introduction refers to over 16 years of experience selecting products.

Its stated aim is to offer lifelike artificial planting, and it says it handpicks the products it sells. The range is organised into several families: replica trees, plants and grasses, topiary and bay, foliage and floral stems, hedging and screens, and living walls and moss, alongside pots, troughs and trough fillers.

What the catalogue covers

The online shop groups its stock by type and by use, which gives a clear picture of the breadth of the offer:

• Trees: indoor and outdoor models, ficus, bay, bamboo, palm, large trees of 2 m and above, cherry blossom, flowering and fruit trees, potted trees, olive, wisteria, oak and maple, plus a flame-proof certified line.
• Plants and grasses: cactus, garlands and trailing plants, spiky plants, indoor and outdoor plants, ivy, flowering plants, succulents, grass plants, herbs, potted plants and ferns, with specific flame-proof and artificial outdoor ranges.
• Topiary and bay: boxwood and buxus, cedar, cypress and juniper, bay topiary, spirals, balls and lollipop topiary.
• Foliage and floral stems: eucalyptus foliage, general foliage, flower stems, bouquets, arrangements and floral gifts, peonies and lavender.
• Hedging and screens: replica boxwood hedge and artificial bamboo screens and hedges.
• Living walls and moss: green walls and moss, with trough fillers, pots and troughs sold separately.

The shop also lists individual pieces such as a potted artificial fern in an aged base, a lavender bowl, a feather grass display, cypress balls and towers with pots, a bespoke eucalyptus tree of 2.8 m, eucalyptus and peony arrangements, a chrysanthemum and thistle arrangement in a blue vase, a boxwood fence built on a steel frame and a bird of paradise display. Prices are shown in GBP, with EUR and USD currency options and both VAT-inclusive and VAT-exclusive views.

Commercial installation work

Beyond retail, Replica Landscapes carries out supply and installation projects. It reports particular experience in hospitality — hotels, restaurants and bars — and in offices, where it frames artificial planting as a way to create a calmer and more productive working environment. Its installation team is described as trained to work on commercial sites as well as on residential and smaller commercial projects.

The company says it has completed installations across the UK, Europe and beyond, and cites as one of its more unusual jobs a 15 m tall gold leaf apple tree installed in a shopping centre in Azerbaijan. It also builds multiple trees, plant displays and hedges for shop, bar and restaurant chains that want a consistent artificial foliage theme across sites.

Bespoke fabrication and technical solutions

The business states it can make real timber stem trees and manufactured trunks, and can supply inherently fire retardant artificial foliage where a project requires it. It specialises in artificial boxwood and buxus hedges, artificial green living walls and artificial foliage ceilings, and reports hundreds of supply-and-install projects involving foliage, hedges and ceilings, often working at height.

It positions itself as a solution for locations where real trees are not viable because of lack of sunlight or other practical constraints. On commercial projects it also plants real beech hedges alongside the artificial trees. When a project is discussed, a member of the team typically visits the site to advise on installation requirements and on the correct fixings and systems for the display.

Clients and confidentiality

The company lists private residential projects, interior designers, television, film and development among the sectors it works with. Its design team works with clients on bespoke pieces, and the firm notes that discretion is required in private residential work, with privacy agreements a common and accepted request.

Leaf Clean: cleaning and maintenance

A separate department called Leaf Clean provides cleaning and maintenance for artificial trees. The service is presented as a way to keep displays free of dust, clean and more vibrant, and to reduce the fire risk associated with dusty foliage. During cleaning, the team can also identify branches and foliage that may need replacing to extend the life of the trees.

Practical information

Replica Landscapes is registered in Great Britain under company number 05920907, with VAT number 890858276. Its registered office is Ashtree Farm, Heddon on the Wall, Northumberland, NE15 0HE, United Kingdom. The company also runs a blog and a gallery of its work, and offers a newsletter with product news and special offers.