Shrubs can be quite large, focusing on their multiple stems, not just their size. Despite its size, the lilac is considered a shrub due to its multiple woody stems.
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Garden Variety
Shrubs are often used in landscaping and gardens for decoration or privacy. A row of evergreen shrubs can create a natural green fence for your yard.
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Seasonal Changes
Many shrubs change throughout the seasons, flowering or shedding leaves. The forsythia shrub is bare in winter but explodes with yellow flowers in spring.