NYTIMES (Penelope Green) - Pearl Fryar, a Picasso of Plants, Dies at 86
A self-taught topiary artist, he discovered a talent for carving trees and shrubs into extraordinary shapes, creating a world-famous garden in a tiny South Carolina town.
WASHINGTONPOST (Harrison Smith) - Pearl Fryar dies at 86. The self-taught topiary artist spread a message of love.
A son of sharecroppers, he began making topiaries in his 40s, turning his three-acre home garden into a destination for thousands of people each year.