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Artificial green walls for commercial projects
DVG USA supplies artificial green wall panels, hedges, hanging plants and trees for offices, restaurants, hotels, retail and public spaces. Standard panels are 40" x 40" (11 sq ft each) and need no water, light or trimming. NFPA 701 rated options are available for interiors where the fire code calls for them.
Stock ships from our California and Miami warehouses, typically in 1–3 business days to most of the USA. Send your wall size and we will reply with a panel count and a quote.
- Free quote and panel count from the DVG USA team
- NFPA 701 rated panels and garlands, with fire-test documentation on request
- Warehouses in Temecula, CA and Medley, FL
- Sample panels from $10 to check color under your own lighting
The brief
The problems commercial buyers bring to us
Living walls struggle indoors
Dining rooms, corridors and meeting rooms rarely have the light real foliage needs, and living walls bring irrigation, drainage, grow lights and a maintenance contract.
Fire code sign-off
Decorative materials in commercial interiors often have to meet NFPA 701. "Fire rated" with no named standard or certificate will not satisfy a fire marshal.
Panels that do not match
Foliage tone can shift between production batches. Ordering a staged project in tranches is how phase two ends up a different green to phase one.
Crews waiting on stock
A late delivery or missing fixings holds up an install crew that is already booked.
The solutionSee the rated products →Install parts and fixings →Apply for trade pricing →
How DVG USA solves them
No water, light or trimming
Artificial panels work in basements, bars, corridors and windowless rooms. Upkeep is a monthly dust with a microfiber head.
NFPA 701 rated range
20 of our panels and garland sets are NFPA 701 rated, with certificates available on request for specifiers, builders and venues.
One order, one batch
Order the full quantity at once to keep color consistent. Panels stack flat and store indoors without degrading.
Stock in California and Florida
1–3 business days to most of the USA from the nearest warehouse, 5–7 cross-country. Bulk orders can move as LCL freight.
Cut to fit on site
Panels interlock and cut along the rear grid. Fix with zip ties, screws or staples; selected panels come on a metal frame.
Trade pricing
Contractors, designers and resellers buying regularly can apply for a trade account.
Recent commercial projects
DVG USA at a glance
2
US warehouses
Temecula, CA and Medley, FL
1–3
Business days
to most of the USA from the nearest warehouse
20
NFPA 701 rated products
panels and garland sets, certificates on request
5,000 h
SGS UV testing
on our UV-rated foliage
Panel specifications
| Standard panel size | 40" x 40" (100 x 100 cm), 11 sq ft per panel |
|---|---|
| NFPA 701 rated panels | 35" x 35" Tropical Forest and Tropical Vibe (about 8.5 sq ft each); 40" x 40" extra dense boxwood on a metal frame |
| Foliage | Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) with in-leaf UV inhibitors |
| UV testing | SGS UV-tested to 5,000 hours |
| Backing | Interlocking plastic grid, cuttable to size; metal mesh frame on selected panels |
| Fixing | Zip ties, screws or staples. Allow about 9 fixing points per panel, more on exposed walls |
| Use | Indoor and outdoor |
| Expected life | 5+ years outdoors, 15+ years indoors |
| Fire rating | NFPA 701 rated panels and garlands; certificates on request |
| Delivery | UPS or FedEx Ground; larger orders by LCL freight. Free mainland US shipping on orders of $300 or more |
| Warranty | See our warranty page for terms by product |
How a commercial project works
Send the brief
Wall sizes, photos, indoor or outdoor, and any fire specification from your project documents.
Panel count and quote
We recommend panels and quantities and send a quote by email.
Check samples
Sample panels →Order sample panels and view them on the actual wall under the actual lighting.
Order and dispatch
Order the full quantity in one go. Stock ships from the nearest warehouse; freight deliveries may need someone on site.
Install
Installation guide →Your installer or your own team fixes the panels. Order fixings with the panels so nobody waits on hardware.
Shop the commercial range
Artificial green walls
40" x 40" panels in boxwood, tropical, flowering and mixed styles.
NFPA 701 rated products
Panels and garland sets, certificates on request.
Hedge panels and tiles
Boxwood and hedge looks for screening and feature walls.
Portable hedges
Freestanding hedges for dividers, queues and terraces.
Hanging plants and garlands
Ceiling and shelf greenery, including fire-rated garland sets.
Artificial trees and palms
Indoor and outdoor trees, up to monumental palms.
Sample panels
Check color and density before you commit.
Install parts and accessories
Screw and plug kits, UV zip ties and clips.
Projects by industry
Offices
Reception walls, meeting rooms and open-plan dividers.
Restaurants and hotels
Dining rooms, bars, lobbies and terraces.
Retail
Storefronts, windows and in-store feature walls.
Healthcare and education
Waiting rooms, corridors and learning spaces.
Free project quote
Send the space, size and timing. The DVG USA team will reply by email with recommended panels and a quote.
- ✓ Free quote and panel count from the DVG USA team
- ✓ Ships from California & Miami, FL
- ✓ Fire-test documentation available on request for NFPA 701 rated products
Commercial project FAQs
Do you supply commercial projects across the US?
Yes. We ship to the mainland US from our California and Miami warehouses. Most addresses receive stock in 1–3 business days from the nearest warehouse; cross-country orders take 5–7 business days by ground. Bulk orders may travel as LCL freight, and express or air freight is available on request.
Are your green walls fire rated?
Some are. Products whose pages state NFPA 701 include the 35" x 35" Tropical Forest and Tropical Vibe panels, the 40" x 40" extra dense boxwood panel on a metal frame and our hanging garland bush sets. Ask for the fire-test documentation for the exact product, and confirm requirements with your fire marshal or project engineer. See the full list.
How many panels do I need?
Multiply the wall width by its height in feet and divide by 11 for 40" x 40" panels, then round up. A 16 ft x 8 ft wall is 128 sq ft, which is 12 panels. The 35" x 35" panels cover about 8.5 sq ft each, so the same wall takes 16.
Can I see samples before ordering?
Yes. Sample panels cost $10 to $15. We recommend checking them on the actual wall under the actual lighting, because LED color temperature changes how foliage reads.
Do you offer trade or volume pricing?
Yes. Contractors, designers, landscapers and resellers can apply through our trade program. Send dimensions and quantities for a project quote.
Can the panels be used outdoors?
Our green wall panels are rated for indoor and outdoor use and use foliage with in-leaf UV inhibitors. For terraces and poolside walls, choose UV-rated panels so color holds through summer.
How are the panels installed?
Panels interlock and are fixed with zip ties, screws or staples, or by their metal frame on framed panels. Allow about 9 fixing points per panel. Installation is done by your own contractor or team, and our install guide and fixing kits make it a straightforward job.
How do I maintain an artificial green wall?
Dust it monthly with a microfiber head. Outdoor walls can take an occasional low-pressure rinse. There is no watering, pruning or replanting.
Planning guides
Artificial Green Walls for Restaurants and Hotels: A Spec Guide
What hospitality operators need to get right when specifying artificial green walls: fire compliance, coverage math, cleaning cycles and cost against living walls.
Read the guide →Artificial Green Walls for Offices: Design, Dividers and Zero Maintenance
Why offices choose artificial over living green walls, where they work on a floor plan, the running cost case, and how to plan the install.
Read the guide →Wholesale Artificial Green Walls: A Trade and Contractor Buying Guide
Batch consistency, pricing by square foot rather than unit, and specifying compliance before foliage. What to get right before a bulk order.
Read the guide →How Many Green Wall Panels Do I Need? (The Exact Math)
Measure width x height in feet, divide by 11, round up - each 40" x 40" panel covers 11 sq ft. Worked examples, odd-shaped walls, and...
Read the guide →Artificial Green Wall Cost Per Square Foot: The Real Numbers
The honest per-square-foot cost of an artificial green wall, what fixings and install add, and where to save without the wall looking cheap.
Read the guide →Ready to price your project?
Send your wall size and timing and we will come back with a panel count and a quote.