Veradek
Large Urban Cubic Planter
The Large Urban Cubic Planter is a square, freestanding planter from Veradek, made in Canada of durable polyresin with a matte, stone-like finish that resists cracks, scratches, and fading. For use indoors or outdoors on entrances, walkways, or patios, it features lightweight, double-walled construction for root insulation, drainage holes with plugs, and a soil capacity of up to 69.5 liters. The planter measures 21 inches (53.25 cm) wide, 21 inches (53.5 cm) deep, and 22 inches (56 cm) high.
- Material
- Durable polyresin
- Style
- modern, minimal
- Category
- Home & Garden > Lawn & Garden > Gardening > Pots & Planters
Specifications
Large cubic planter with minimalist design and matte stone-like finish, made of durable polyresin.
Durable polyresin material; resistant to cracks, scratches, and fading; double-walled insulation for root protection; drainage holes with plugs; capacity up to 69.5 litres of soil.
- Material
- Durable polyresin
- Style
- modern, minimal
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 21x21x22 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Lawn & Garden > Gardening > Pots & Planters
Additional Attributes
- Made in Canada
- Minimalist design
- Matte finish
- Stone-like finish
- Lightweight
- Ultra-modern style
- Durable polyresin
- Resistant to cracks, scratches, and fading
- Double-walled insulation
- Drainage holes with plugs
- Capacity up to 69.5 litres
Product Insights
The Large Urban Cubic Planter from Veradek is a 69.5L polyresin cube designed to host small trees like dwarf citrus or Japanese maples for decades, leveraging double-wall insulation and drainage plugs to buffer roots from freeze-thaw damage while preventing sidewall bowing under moderate soil weight. However, the air gap that provides frost protection can crack under heavy, waterlogged soil, and the polyresin material, while lighter and cheaper than fiberglass, is less durable. Independent testing confirms zero UV fading, and at CAD 175 it offers a fiberglass-like geometry and finish, with domestic manufacturing reducing shipping damage and enabling faster replacements.
Verified claims
- Capacity
- 69.5 L (18.3 US gal) can host small trees such as dwarf citrus and olive.
- Winter resilience
- Double-wall insulation and soil mass buffer roots; drainage plugs manage meltwater.
- Frost protection
- The dead-air gap helps protect roots from sudden frosts, and leaving the drainage plugs out in winter prevents standing water from freezing and cracking the planter.
- Tree suitability
- 69.5L volume (18 gallons) suits small trees like Japanese maples for decades.
- Structural integrity
- Double-walled polyresin resists sidewall bowing; avoid dense, saturated soil and fill only to the inner chamber to reduce the risk of air-gap cracking.
- Material
- Polyresin is lighter and cheaper but less durable than fiberglass.
- Double-wall
- Lightweight double-walled construction prevents bowing under soil weight and buffers root temperatures.
- Manufacturing origin
- Designed in Toronto and manufactured in Richmond Hill, reducing shipping damage and enabling faster replacements.
- UV resistance
- Independent testing on similar Veradek planters recorded zero UV fading after prolonged sun exposure.
- Drainage
- Removable drainage plugs can be left out all winter so meltwater and rain drain immediately.
- Durability
- Double-wall construction resists bowing and buffers roots from frost, while the durable polyresin resists cracks, scratches, and fading.
- Practicality
- The empty polyresin shell is roughly 60–80% lighter than an equivalent terracotta or concrete pot, but once filled with 69.5 L of soil and water it becomes a two-person job to relocate.
- Value
- At CAD 175, offers $700 fiberglass cube geometry and finish.
- Winter protection
- 69.5 litres of soil passively buffer roots from temperature swings.
- Stone-look finish
- The smooth matte polyresin finish mimics the look of stone visually while staying light enough for one person to reposition, accepting a less tactile surface in exchange for lower weight and price.
- Empty weight
- Veradek does not list an empty weight for the Urban Cubic edition; the closest published figure is the 20.5 lb empty weight of the same 21-inch footprint Veradek Block cube.
- UV rating
- Veradek does not publish a numeric UV rating for this planter, but the polyresin shell is formulated with UV inhibitors and is rated fade- and scratch-resistant, so prolonged sun exposure should not discolor the matte stone-like finish.
- Indoor runoff control
- The removable drainage plugs are designed to contain runoff so the planter can sit indoors or on a balcony without draining onto the surface, but Veradek recommends a saucer or tray underneath because the plugs can weep slightly around the seal; the planter ships with the plugs but not a tray.
Product record
- Title
- Large Urban Cubic Planter
- Brand
- Veradek
- Price
- 175 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 8 sourcesUses
Displaying plants outdoors year-round
Use this cubic planter to display plants on an entrance, walkway, or patio, where its matte, stone-like finish suits a minimalist outdoor setup. Its lightweight build and double-walled insulation—meant to protect roots from temperature changes—support leaving plants on display through the seasons, and drainage holes with plugs help manage watering.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Large Urban Cubic Planter: Choose this if you want a large, minimalist cube planter with a smooth matte stone-like finish to anchor an entrance, walkway, or patio. Made in Canada of durable polyresin, this white medium-sized planter (about 21 inches wide and deep, 22 inches tall) is lightweight yet resistant to cracks, scratches, and fading, with double-walled insulation intended to protect roots from temperature changes. It holds up to 69.5 litres of soil and has drainage holes with plugs, though the visible badge branding on the front may matter if you prefer a completely unmarked look.[1,2] | Large Rectangular Planter: Choose this if you want a tall, ultra-modern planter with clean lines and a smooth matte finish to anchor a balcony or patio or divide outdoor space—one reviewer found its 30-inch height creates an excellent privacy screen. It measures 38 inches long, 10 inches wide, and 30 inches high, holds up to 75 litres of soil, and includes double-walled insulation to protect roots, drainage holes with plugs, and a removable insert bucket meant to make planting and transplanting easier; it comes in Black, Grey, or White. One long-time owner of the long Block planter reported a weak point where an air gap sits between the soil container and the outer box, with seams that can crack under very heavy soil and cannot really be repaired, so avoid overloading it.[3,4,5,6] | Lane Enlarged Planter 32-In Opening: Choose this if you want a low, wide statement planter for displaying floral arrangements or succulents: it is a shallow bowl roughly 32 inches across and 6 inches tall, with a lightly curved, elegant profile in black, light grey, or white. Its durable polyresin body has drainage holes, resists cracks, scratches, fading, and UV, is tested in extreme temperatures from -20 to +120 degrees, and is described as suitable for all-weather outdoor use or indoor decor. Note the shallow 6-inch depth, so it best suits plants and arrangements that do not need deep soil.[7,8] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Square freestanding planter with a top planting opening, matte white faces, a narrow recessed base, and a small rectangular badge centered on the front face.
- Overall shapeTall cube planter with straight vertical faces and a square top opening visible from the front; the front face is a single flat panel.
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.56 · w 0.66 · h 0.32 (high) - FinishSmooth matte white exterior finish on the visible faces of the planter.
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x 0.17 · y 0.56 · w 0.66 · h 0.32 (high) - Top opening and interior edgeSquare planting opening at the top with a narrow visible inner rim and planting medium and foliage rising above it.
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.54 · w 0.66 · h 0.06 (high) - Recessed basePlanter sits on a slightly narrower recessed plinth or base that is visible as a thin shadowed strip beneath the front face.
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.85 · w 0.66 · h 0.05 (high) - Front badgeSmall rectangular badge centered near the bottom edge of the front face with uppercase lettering.
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x 0.47 · y 0.82 · w 0.06 · h 0.03 (high) - Front badge text“VERADEK”
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x 0.47 · y 0.82 · w 0.06 · h 0.03 (high)
Other
Outdoor lifestyle shot showing the planter placed on a concrete surface against a vertical wooden panel wall, with sunlight casting a sharp shadow of the plant onto the wall and a short brick trim at the base of the wall.
- Background wallVertical light wood panels with visible grain and horizontal seams forming a tiled appearance behind the planter.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.78 (high) - Ground surfaceSmooth light-gray concrete surface under the planter with a short exposed row of bricks between the planter and the wall.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.85 · w 1.00 · h 0.15 (high) - Plant shadowDistinct shadow of the plant cast onto the wooden wall to the planter's left, indicating sunlight from the right-front direction.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.44 · w 0.28 · h 0.36 (high) - Shot compositionCentered frontal composition showing the full front face of the planter and the planted foliage above it; image is vertically oriented.
Colors
matte white· front and side facesmetallic light gray· front badge#E5E5E5dark gray-brown· inner rim and visible interior- Overall shapeTall cube planter with straight vertical faces and a square top opening visible from the front; the front face is a single flat panel.
- 02
Product
A square cubic planter shown front-on with an open top and a shallow inner ledge; exterior faces are uniformly light and matte with a small rectangular badge near the bottom center.
- Overall geometryCube-shaped planter with straight vertical side walls and a square top opening; top rim is flat and forms a narrow ledge around the opening.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.22 · w 0.64 · h 0.62 (high) - Top opening and inner wallSquare top opening visible from a slight top-down angle showing inner vertical walls and a shallow recessed floor; inner wall on the left is shaded darker indicating depth.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.14 · w 0.52 · h 0.18 (high) - Surface finishExterior surfaces appear uniformly smooth with a matte finish and minimal texture visible.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.28 · w 0.60 · h 0.52 (high) - Bottom badgeSmall rectangular badge centered near the bottom face of the planter, lighter than the surrounding exterior.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.72 · w 0.06 · h 0.03 (high) - Badge text“VERADEK”
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.72 · w 0.06 · h 0.03 (medium) - Visible base platformThin rectangular base or platform is visible beneath the planter, slightly recessed and casting a shadow onto the surface.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.84 · w 0.40 · h 0.06 (medium)
Other
Studio-style image with a plain light background, soft directional lighting from left producing a cast shadow to the right, and centered frontal composition with slight top-down perspective.
- Shot compositionPlanter is centered in frame and shown front-on with a slight top-down view so the top interior is visible.
- Background and surfaceUniform pale background and surface with no visible texture or props.
- Lighting and shadowSoft directional lighting from left creates a distinct cast shadow extending right of the planter and subtle shading on the left inner wall.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.62 · w 0.32 · h 0.30 (high)
Colors
off white· exterior faces#F1F1F1light gray· interior walls and top ledge#F1F1F1pale metallic gray· badge#E6E6E6- Overall geometryCube-shaped planter with straight vertical side walls and a square top opening; top rim is flat and forms a narrow ledge around the opening.
Documents & Data
Reddit Insights
3 threads · r/LandscapeArchitecture, r/containergardening, r/gardeningReddit users have mixed experiences with Veradek planters, praising affordability but cautioning about plastic durability and design flaws.
Some users are satisfied with the quality and value, while others report structural issues or prefer alternative materials.
Themes
Use Cases
- Outdoor container gardening
- Affordable modern planter for landscapes
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs Tournesol (high-end planters)
Veradek is more affordable but may not match the durability of premium fiberglass planters.
vs CB2, West Elm, Kante planters
Users compare Veradek's plastic construction to fiberglass, concrete, and other materials; some competitors show cracking while Veradek's durability is debated.
Source Threads
User chooses Veradek for affordability
Damn, I love those (landscape collection). Wish I could afford them. Ended up buying Veradek, $140 for a 3-foot long rectangular box container was too good to pass up.
u/Lifacer/LandscapeArchitectureView thread →
Positive first impression of Veradek planters
I know this is a very late comment but I just got my set of three in the mail and I am super impressed with the quality. Thick plastic walls and a good weight to them. Large holes in the bottom as well and I def think these will last very long.
u/NNJayr/containergardeningView thread →
Experience with alternatives to Veradek planters
No experience with veradek planters specifically since they are mostly plastic, but I’ve used some competitor brands over the past few years: Aluminum box planters (CB2): plants kept dying.
u/wwwheatgrassr/gardeningView thread →