Popular St Catherines™ Planter Dimensions
L x W x H cm – (Height excludes finials)
53 x 53 x 63
66 x 66 x 76
79 x 79 x 89
(Made to order in our standard dimensions or your requested dimensions)
The St Catherines™ Wooden Planter
Made in Oak, Iroko or Accoya
A Distinctive Geometric Wooden Planter
The St Catherines™ is one of Oxford Planters’ most distinctive wooden planters, combining strong architectural proportions with bold semicircular detailing.
Curved timber elements are set within the square framework of each panel, creating a design that changes character as it is viewed from different angles. The result is decorative without being ornate, giving the planter a confident architectural presence in both traditional and contemporary settings.
Each St Catherines™ is individually handmade to order in our Cotswolds workshop.
Defined by its Architectural Detail
The distinctive character of the St Catherines™ comes from the relationship between its curved detailing and strongly proportioned timber framework.
The repeated semicircular motif provides visual interest while substantial corner posts and rails give the planter structure and balance. It works particularly well where the planter is intended to become an architectural feature rather than simply a container for planting.
Used individually or as a matching pair, the St Catherines™ can frame an entrance, punctuate a terrace or introduce structure into a formal garden.
Handmade for the Setting
We make each St Catherines™ to order in Oak, Iroko or Accoya™.
Oak and Iroko can be selected where the natural character of hardwood is required and will develop their own patina as they weather. Accoya™ provides an exceptionally stable foundation for a professionally applied painted finish in a colour chosen to complement its surroundings.
Guide dimensions are available, but alternative proportions can be discussed where the planting, location or architecture requires something different.
Commission a St Catherines™ Planter
Every St Catherines™ is made specifically for its commission.
Whether you are considering a single statement planter, a matching pair for an entrance or a coordinated group for a larger landscape, we can advise on dimensions, timber and finish.
6–8 week lead time
St Catherines™ Planter Gallery
Explore St Catherines™ planters in garden, entrance and architectural settings, showing different planting schemes, finishes and arrangements.
Designed to Make a Statement
The St Catherines™ has sufficient presence to work as a focal point, but its balanced proportions also make it particularly effective when repeated.
A matching pair can create symmetry around an entrance or gateway, while a series of planters can establish rhythm through a terrace, courtyard or formal garden.
The photographs on this page show how the design works in very different surroundings — from traditional stone buildings and formal planting to more contemporary architectural settings.
Crafted in Oak, Iroko or Accoya™
Each St Catherines™ is individually constructed by our craftsmen in the Cotswolds.
Traditional joinery and carefully considered proportions provide the structural integrity required of a substantial outdoor planter, while the choice of Oak, Iroko or Accoya™ allows the finished piece to be tailored to its surroundings.
For painted commissions, Accoya™ provides an exceptionally stable material and allows colour to become an integral part of the overall garden or architectural scheme.
Alternative dimensions can be discussed to suit the planting, location and surrounding architecture.
St Catherines™ Wooden Planter FAQs
What makes the St Catherines™ planter distinctive?
Its defining feature is the semicircular timber detailing within each panel. The curved elements contrast with the planter’s square architectural framework, creating a distinctive geometric design.
Can the St Catherines™ be made to different dimensions?
Yes. Each planter is handmade to order. Our established dimensions provide a useful starting point, but alternative proportions can be discussed according to the planting and setting.
Can St Catherines™ planters be commissioned as a matching pair?
Yes. The symmetry of the design makes matching pairs particularly effective for entrances, gateways, terraces and formal garden layouts.
What timber is the St Catherines™ available in?
The St Catherines™ can be handmade in Oak, Iroko or Accoya™. Oak and Iroko can be allowed to weather naturally, while Accoya™ is particularly well suited to a professionally applied painted finish.
Explore the Regent™ Planter
For another strongly architectural design, discover the Regent™, with its distinctive cross-panel detailing and carefully balanced proportions.
