
Shrub
Not Just Small
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.
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.
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.
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