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Harper's Topiary Garden is a cultivated outdoor garden and topiary museum located at the private residence of Mission Hills resident Edna Harper. Over the past two decades, Harper and her husband Alex have crafted more than 50 elaborate topiary sculptures on their sprawling, hilly property, with many inspired by the couple's world travels throughout their marriage. Notable sculptures include a dinosaur, a buddha figure, an animal menagerie with whales and elephant herds, and a portrait sculpture of the couple's personal gardener. New fantastical topiary sculptures are added to the property on an ongoing basis and may be viewed on foot or by car. Though visitors are welcome to explore the couple's outdoor museum, all visitors are asked to respect that the topiary museum is private property.

3549 Union Street, San Diego, California, 92103

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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