Did You Know?
Some shrubs can grow berries that birds eat!
Types of Shrubs
Some shrubs stay green all year. Others lose leaves in fall.
Where to Find Shrubs
Shrubs grow in gardens, parks, and wild places.
What shrub Does
Shrubs give shade and cool places.
They help keep soil in place.
Shrubs can make a yard look nice.
Some shrubs have sweet fruits.
They give homes to small bugs and birds.
Shrubs can help clean the air.
More About Shrubs
Shrubs have been around for a long time. They grow in many places. People like to plant them in yards.
Shrubs help keep our world green. They give food and homes to many animals.
In the future, we will keep planting shrubs. They are good for us and the earth!
How Topics Connect
graph TD
A["Shrub or Bush"] --> B["Perennial Woody Plant"]
A --> C["Persistent Woody Stems"]
B --> D["Deciduous or Evergreen"]
B --> E["Multiple Stems"]
E --> F["Height: Less than 6-10 m"]
F --> G["Small Shrubs: Less than 2 m"]
G --> H["Lifespan: 5 to 70+ years"]
What Do These Words Mean?
perennial:A plant that lives for more than two years.
herbaceous:Plants that have soft stems and die back to the ground each year.
deciduous:Plants that lose their leaves in the fall.
evergreen:Plants that keep their leaves all year round.
subshrubs:Very small shrubs that are less than 2 meters tall.
