Large Wooden Planters
Handmade to order in Oak, Iroko or Accoya™ in the UKLarge Wooden Planters
Oxford Planters’ large wooden planters are individually made to order in our Cotswolds workshop, combining traditional joinery with considered engineering for substantial outdoor planting.
A large planter is not simply a smaller design made bigger. Scale, proportion, intended planting and anticipated internal load inform the engineering of every piece.
Our planters are designed for direct planting, without relying upon a secondary planting container for their structural integrity. This specialist approach has been developed and refined over more than two decades.
As the scale changes, so does the engineering.
An Oxford Planter. The difference is in what you can’t see.
Grand-Scale Wooden Planters
Our Hertford planter, shown here at 790 × 790 × 890mm high, was specifically designed to be made on a grand scale, bringing presence and structure to substantial gardens and landscapes. Whether framing an entrance, defining a terrace or forming part of a wider landscape scheme, its dimensions and proportions are tailored to complement the surrounding architecture and intended planting.
Architectural Outdoor Planters
A well-proportioned planter becomes part of the architecture of a landscape, bringing structure, rhythm and permanence to its setting. The Oxford Planters Wolfson, shown here at 1500 × 1500 × 750mm high, demonstrates the exceptional scale of our bespoke wooden planters. We work closely with architects, garden designers and landscape professionals on individual commissions and coordinated collections, establishing a consistent architectural language across a project.
Large Planters for Country Estates & Gardens
Country houses and estate gardens require planters with sufficient scale to sit comfortably within generous spaces and long views. Our substantial Barrel planters, shown here at 1100mm diameter × 1150mm high, demonstrate how exceptional proportions complement grand surroundings. Particularly suited to formal approaches, terraces and courtyards, large Oak and Iroko planters sit naturally alongside stonework and period architecture, bringing warmth and definition without competing with the character of the property.
Courtyard & Townhouse Planters
In more intimate settings, the positioning of a planter is just as important as its size. These Oak Barrel planters have been purposefully arranged within a courtyard, creating a sense of order and balance while complementing the surrounding architecture. Made to the dimensions of each commission, their circular form introduces a softer architectural element, defining seating areas, framing entrances and bringing substantial planting into courtyards and townhouse gardens.
Explore Our Large Wooden Planters
The designs below are particularly suited to substantial planting and grand-scale proportions. Each is made to order, allowing its dimensions to be considered specifically for the planting and setting.
Contemporary Large Wooden Planters
Contemporary gardens and architectural landscapes benefit from large wooden planters with clean lines, balanced proportions and understated detailing. Painted Accoya™ offers the opportunity to coordinate with doors, windows and surrounding exterior joinery, while repeated designs establish rhythm and cohesion across terraces, entrances and modern garden schemes.
Designed for Larger Planting
Specimen trees and substantial shrubs require generous soil volume, adequate drainage and sufficient space for root development. Our large wooden planters are proportioned to accommodate their intended planting, with structural requirements, long-term growth and the surrounding landscape considered from the outset.
Bespoke Wooden Planters. Designed Around Your Vision.
Our bespoke wooden planters are individually made to order for architectural gardens, private estates and distinctive outdoor settings. Each commission combines traditional joinery with carefully considered proportions, materials and detailing, tailored to the individual requirements of the project.
Large Wooden Planter FAQs
Do you make extra-large wooden planters?
Yes. Oxford Planters specialises in substantial wooden planters made to bespoke dimensions, including Wolfson planters measuring 1500 × 1500 × 750mm high and Barrel planters measuring 1100mm in diameter × 1150mm high. These are just two examples from our collection, with many of our commissions produced on a considerably grander scale.
Are large wooden planters suitable for trees?
Yes. Our large wooden planters accommodate specimen trees and substantial shrubs, with dimensions and structural requirements carefully considered in relation to root development, soil volume and the intended setting.
Are Oxford Planters designed for direct planting?
Yes. Every Oxford Planter is designed for direct planting, without reliance on a secondary structural planting container. Since 2008, we have applied a specialist protective coating to the internal walls, protecting the timber while retaining maximum space for soil and root development.
Which timber is best for large outdoor planters?
We offer Oak, Iroko and A1 Grade Accoya™. Oak complements traditional and heritage settings, while Iroko offers excellent durability and natural weathering properties. Accoya™ is our preferred timber for painted wooden planters, providing exceptional dimensional stability and longevity.
Do you work with architects and garden designers?
Yes. We regularly collaborate with architects, garden designers and landscape professionals on individual commissions and extensive landscape schemes, working to specified dimensions and detailed architectural drawings.