York Large Outdoor Planter

The York large outdoor planters by Melaaura are built for structure, symmetry, and scale. Designed in clean, architectural lines with a square footprint, York’s form makes it ideal for framing entrances, spacing across long terraces, or defining garden axes with intention and restraint.

Made from durable fiber cement, York is available in Ash and Weathered Cement finishes—two neutral tones that allow greenery to pop without clashing with the environment. Its matte surface offers just enough texture to catch light, and its substantial weight keeps it stable in exposed conditions.

Unlike round or low-profile planters, York’s tall verticality draws the eye upward. It’s especially useful for upright plants—banana trees, elephant ears, ornamental palms, even clipped shrubs or formal topiary. The clean square opening allows for precise placement, while the internal cavity offers generous root space and moisture retention.

At 65 cm tall and up to 54 cm wide, the large York planter is an ideal vessel for high-impact outdoor spaces. Place a pair on either side of an entryway or garage. Use a set of three to define the end of a walkway. The square form gives it a sense of intention and discipline—less casual, more composed.

As large outdoor planters, York pieces serve more than a horticultural function. They become architectural elements in their own right. They ground patios, buffer property lines, soften corners, and introduce order into more naturalistic gardens.

Because of their formal presence, York planters are also popular in commercial applications: restaurants, office buildings, hotel entrances. Their clarity of shape pairs beautifully with both modern minimalism and more traditional European design schemes. Wherever balance and symmetry are needed, York performs.

Each planter is made from fiber cement, a blend of cement, cellulose fiber, and aggregate. The result is a material that’s strong, weather-resistant, and long-lasting. It doesn’t warp, crack, or fade like cheaper alternatives. And unlike metal or plastic, it develops a soft, natural patina over time—enhancing its character without compromising its structure.

York’s square form also lends itself to modular planting layouts. In roof gardens, urban terraces, or residential courtyards, it can be repeated and arranged in grid-like patterns that create spatial order without visual noise. It’s a planter that’s not just placed—it’s positioned.

For designers looking to create rhythm and repetition across large spaces, York is a dependable choice. It stacks well visually. It doesn’t demand attention, but it always adds presence. And because of its weight and thickness, it keeps plants stable even in windy or high-traffic areas.

Though designed for exterior use, York can also be brought indoors in loft-style or industrial interiors. It works beautifully beside exposed concrete, steel railings, or brick walls. In that context, it reads more sculptural than utilitarian.

The best large outdoor planters don’t just hold greenery. They hold space. They reinforce layout. They give structure to living things. And they stay quiet while doing it. That’s what York delivers.

A square. A volume. A piece of the architecture that just happens to grow something.