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A shrub or bush is a horticultural rather than strictly botanical category of woody plant, distinguished from a tree by its multiple stems and lower height, usually less than 5-6 m (15-20 ft) tall. A large number of plants can be either shrubs or trees, depending on the growing conditions they experience. Small, low shrubs such as lavender, periwinkle and thyme are often termed subshrubs.

An area of cultivated shrubs in a park or garden is known as a shrubbery. When clipped as topiary, shrubs generally have dense foliage and many small leafy branches growing close together. Many shrubs respond well to renewal pruning, in which hard cutting back to a 'stool' results in long new stems known as "canes". Other shrubs respond better to selective pruning to reveal their structure and character.

Shrubs in common garden practice are generally broad-leaved plants, though some smaller conifers such as Mountain Pine and Common Juniper are also shrubby in structure. Shrubs can be either deciduous or evergreen.

Those marked * can also develop into tree form.

Shrub Subcategories Shrub Articles Useful Ideas for Landscaping Your Front Yard. by chris meagher Nov 05, 2008 Due to the fact, that your front yard is out there for all to see, for most home-owners, this part of your garden tends to have a little more attention to detail afforded it. Actually, more attention to everything about it. Well, what would the neigh... Evergreens and Shrubs for the Rock Garden Background by Sarah Martin Sep 19, 2008 Evergreens and shrubs used for forming the background or setting for the garden are not subject to the restrictions for the actual rock garden, particularly as regards height. Nevertheless the transition from the small scale on which the roc... Evergreens and Shrubs for the Rock Garden by Sarah Martin Sep 19, 2008 Dwarf evergreens and dwarf shrubs will help to produce the illusion of naturalness in the rock garden to a greater degree than any other form of plant materials, if they are used in the right way. There are very few rock gardens, indeed, regardless o... Hydroponics or Water Gardening by James Kronefield Aug 16, 2007 If there is at least six hours of light on it, and as long as a container can hold enough water to sustain some plants, and perhaps some fish, any container can become the basis for a water garden. Water gardening used to be limited to ponds and larg... A Few Simple Steps to Make your Garden Look Great by Chris head Jul 07, 2007 The reason that I enjoy gardening so much, not only for myself, but working in other people’s gardens is the transformation that can be done, sometimes in a relatively small space of time. As such offering garden services to others is a pleasure and... Basic Gardening - Watering Correctly by Jonathan Johnson Sep 15, 2006 Many factors affect how often you must water your plants. Some of these factors are heat, humidity, wind, season, soil, and type of plant. The following guidelines pertain to plants recently transplanted into the garden. Remember, when transplanti... Basic Gardening - Transplanting Trees, Shrubs and Plants Within Your Garden by Jonathan Johnson Sep 15, 2006 Many homeowners often find a tree, shrub or plant that just isn't right for a particular location and decide to transplant it to a different location. Before transplanting trees, shrubs, or plants it is important to understand that transplanting a... Basic Gardening - Transplanting Potted Plants Into The Garden by Jonathan Johnson Sep 15, 2006 For gardening success, it is very important to unpack your plants immediately. Damaged leaves or branches should be clipped off. Place the plant in a protected, shady location and water thoroughly. Water should seep from the drain holes in the po... Basic Gardening - Selecting Plants by Jonathan Johnson Sep 15, 2006 One of the first things to consider when choosing a plant for your garden is to determine if it is suitable for your area. Cold hardiness, heat tolerance, and drought tolerance all factor in to successful choices for gardening in your location. T... Basic Gardening - Pruning by Jonathan Johnson Sep 15, 2006 Pruning your trees, shrubs and plants can be beneficial for almost all landscapes. Pruning is done primarily for the following reasons: Promote flowering Promote higher fruit yield Improve the health of trees, shrubs and plan...