Our story

Rooted in 60 years of family craft.

From a 13-year-old at a Chicagoland farmers' market to afamily business rooted in three generations of greenhousehistory — every topiary we grow carries that story.

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They should feel like they have found the treasure after a treasurehunt — a plant that is genuinely special, with a story worth sharing at every gathering.

The vision behind Sunrise Topiaries

HOW WE GOT HERE

A family story, three generations in the making

1954

A greenhouse is born

Our founder's grandfather establishes the family greenhouse in the Chicagoland area. What begins as a passion project grows into a decades-long legacy of horticultural craft — premium plants, premium care.

2013 — Age 13

The Plant Kid is born

At 13 years old, our founder starts selling topiaries at Chicagoland farmers' markets. Armed with an eye for quality and a genuine love for the craft, "The Plant Kid" quickly becomes a local favourite — and a story customers love to share.

2013 – 2021

Eight years on the market circuit

Through years of farmers' markets across Chicagoland, the brand earns a loyal following built on face-to-face relationships, exceptional plant quality, and the unique story behind every topiary sold. Customers don't just buy a plant — they buy a conversation piece.

2023

Going wholesale — joining Faire

Sunrise Topiaries expands beyond the markets and joins Faire, the wholesale marketplace, becoming one of its early plant vendors. The reputation for artisan quality and reliable supply starts reaching boutiques and retailers across the country.

Today

Direct to you — the next chapter

After years of building relationships through markets and wholesale, Sunrise Topiaries launches its direct-to-consumer store. The same handcrafted quality, the same family story — now available for anyone, anywhere, to bring home and share.

What we stand for

The values behind every plant we grow

  • Craftsmanship & quality

    Every topiary is handcrafted in the USA and shipped in importedGerman ceramic pots. As mass-produced alternatives appear in themarket, we stay committed to the personal touch that sets our plantsapart — in quality, character, and care.

  • Family & roots

    Our greenhouse was founded by our founder's grandfather over 60years ago. That heritage isn't just a backstory — it's the reason weunderstand these plants in a way no mass producer ever could. Familycraft runs through everything we do.

  • Niche & artisan

    Topiaries are not the typical houseplant — they're a hobby, astatement, and a conversation starter. We specialise in plants yousimply cannot find anywhere else, and we take pride in being theexpert in our corner of the botanical world.

  • Personal care

    Every inquiry gets a personal response — not a bot, not a form letter.We provide detailed care instructions for every SKU and stand behindthe health of every plant we ship. Your success with your topiary is oursuccess as a brand.

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Meet the founder

The Plant Kid, all grown up.

I started selling topiaries at 13 — not because someone told me to, butbecause I genuinely loved these plants and the story behind them. I calledmyself "The Plant Kid," and that nickname stuck for a reason: it capturedthe mix of enthusiasm, quirkiness, and real knowledge that I bring to everyplant I sell.

Today, I run Sunrise Topiaries full time, drawing on 60+ years of familygreenhouse history and years of direct customer relationships. Ipersonally answer every inquiry, curate every product, and ship everyorder with the same care I brought to those early farmers' market tables.

Topiaries aren't just a business to me — they're a craft, a hobby, and a wayto bring a little unexpected sophistication into everyday homes. I wantevery customer to feel like they found exactly what they were looking for.

By the numbers

A legacy measured in decades, not just dollars

  • 60+

    Years of family green house history

  • 8

    Years at Chicago land farmers' markets

  • 100%

    Handcrafted inthe USA

  • 1

    Person answers every single inquiry

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Why Sunrise Topiaries

What sets us apart from the rest

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    We're the specialist, not the generalist
    The big houseplant brands sell everything to everyone. We do one thing — topiaries — andwe do it better than anyone else. That focus means deeper expertise, better plants, and amore genuine experience for every customer who finds us.

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    Your plant comes with a real story to tell
    Our competitors carry carbon copies of our product — same shapes, mass-produced, nobackstory. When you buy from Sunrise Topiaries, you get a plant that came from a familygreenhouse with 60 years of history, shaped by hand, and shipped with real care. That's astory worth sharing.

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    A modern experience for a niche product
    Our competitors have good products but haven't updated their websites in years. We'vebuilt a shopping experience that matches the quality of our plants — easy to navigate, richwith care information, and backed by a person who responds to every message personally.

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Our commitment to you

Every order gets personal attention.

We're not a faceless company. When you reach out, a real personresponds — the same person who grew up selling these plants atfarmers' markets and who personally oversees every order that ships.

Personal responses — every inquiry answered by the founder, not a bot.

Detailed care guides — unique instructions for every plant SKU we sell.

Quality guarantee — if your plant arrives unhealthy, we make it right.

Seasonal variety — we keep our collection fresh, not stale. New plants, new shapes.

Ready to find yours?

Discover the topiary that's right for your space.

Browse our full collection of handcrafted topiaries — each one grown with60+ years of family expertise, shaped by hand, and shipped in premiumGerman ceramic pots.

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