SHRUBS

INTRODUCTION
 Shrubs are usually woody or semi woody
perennial plants.

 Many shrubs make excellent ground cover.

 A wide range of variation in shape and size of

the plants,type of leaves and growth
habits,shape and variety of fragrance have
made shrubs a kind of important garden plant.

 Most of the shrubs are hardy and grow in all

types of soils with little attention.

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 -Shrubs show a marked variation in height.Tall shrubs may
reach a height of 3 m. to 4 m. and dwarf shrubs grow only
upto 1 m. or less.

 - Shrubs are usually grown for their showy flowers or beautiful

foliage.

 Shrubs are more broadly into three parts

 Medicinal shrubs (tulsi,kaner)

 Flowering shrubs.(dewdrope)
 Religious shrubs (tulsi, )
 YELLOW OLEANDER

SCIENTIFIC NAME : THEVETIA PERUVIANA

PILA KANAR(HINDI).

GROWTH PERIOD : Annual.

AREA : 8 FEET/*9FEET
BELL SHAPED
GROWTH CHARACTERISTICS : MULTI STEM
-WAXY FLOWER
-YELLOW FLOWER
-LENTH OF FLOWER 5CM
-BELL SHAPED FLOWER..
-WHITE MILKY SAP IS POISONOUS

USAGE : FLOWER IS USED TO OFFER TO GOD BY HINDUS,HENCE

CAN BE USED AT RELEGIOUS SITES.
 OLEANDER
SCIENTIFIC NAME : NERIUM ODORIUM.
KANAR(HINDI).

GROWTH PERIOD : Annual.

AREA : 8 FEET/*9FEET
GROWN IN:TROPICAL&SUB TROPICAL

GROWTH CHARACTERISTICS : HIEGHT OF SHURB 25 CM

-EVER GREEN FOLIAGE
-COLOUR OF FLOWER PINK&WHITE
-FLOWER HAS GENERALY FIVE
PETALS.
USAGE : BOILED LEAVES ARE USED FOR CURING SKIN. FLOWER IS
USED TO OFFER TO GOD BY HINDUS,HENCE CAN BE USED AT
RELEGIOUS SITES.
 GLODEN DEWDROP
SCIENTIFIC NAME : DURANTA PLUMIERI
QUEEN FLOWER(ENGLISH).

GROWTH PERIOD : Annual.

AREA : 2 FEET * 3FEET
GROWN IN:TROPICAL&CLODER REGIONS

GROWTH CHARACTERISTICS : HIEGHT OF SHURB 2 M

-SEMI GREEN FOLIAGE
-COLOUR OF FLOWER PURPLE
- SHAPE OF FLOWER TRUMPHT
-.WHEN TRIMMED IT GROWS
COMPACTLY AND FASTLY
USAGE : THESE ARE FLOWERING SHURBS .USE FOR DECROVATIVE
PURPSE.
 BOUGAINA VILLEA
SCIENTIFIC NAME : NACTAGINACECE PERUVIANA
kadasi kodi (tamil)

GROWTH PERIOD : Annual.

AREA : 4FEET x 5FEET
GROWS IN : SUB-TROPICAL REGIONS
GROWTH CHARACTERISTICS : CLIMBING SHURBS
-LEAVES ARE SIMPLE AND
ALTERNATE.
- FLOWER COLOUR PINK &RED
- long,ridged calyx tube green colour
- REQUIRES LESS ATTENTION &
WATERING

. USAGE : THE MAKE BOUDARY HEDGES AND FENCES IS USED.

 FAN PALM
SCIENTIFIC NAME :CHAMAEROPS HUMILIS.
GROWTH PERIOD : annually
AREA :5 sq.feet
GROWS IN : tropical regions

GROWTH CHARACTERISTICS : SLOW GROWTH .

-LENGTH OF LEAVES 24inches
- LEAVES COLOUR GRAY &GREEN
-LIFE SPAN IS LONG.
-HIEGHT 5 FEETAND CAN GO
FURTHER.
USAGE : OFTEN USED NEAR STRUCTURE FOR PROTECTION
FROM SUN
 CHINESE MAHONIA
SCIENTIFIC NAME :MAHONIA FORTUNEI
AREA : 5FEET * 4FEET
GROWS IN : ANY REGIONS.

GROWTH CHARACTERISTICS : - SLOW GROWTH

-LENGTH OF LEAVES 6cm
- LEAVES COLOUR DARK GREEN
-HIEGHT 3-4 FEET
-MULTI STEM

USAGE : USED AROUND BOUNDRIES OR TO COVER LARGER

AREAS.
 PEACOCK FLOWER
SCIENTIFIC NAME : CASALPINIA PULCHERRIMA
KURISH CHURIN(HINDI).

GROWTH PERIORD : Annual.

AREA : 2FEET*3FEET
GROWTH CHARACTERISTICS : AT THE END OF BRANCHES THERE
ARE SMALL THREAD.
-EGG-SHAPED BUDS.
- FLOWER COLOUR YELLOW &ORANGE-
RED.
-THE PODS ARE STRAIGHT AND THIN
-RISING TO ABOUT 25 CM.
GROWS IN : TROPICAL REGIONS.

USAGE : THESE ARE FLOWERING SHURB.

 CENTURY PLANT
SCIENTIFIC NAME : AGAVE AMERICAN

GROWTH PERIORD : Annual.

AREA : 6FEET*6FEET
GROWTH CHARACTERISTICS : -IT HAS NO TRUNK
. -HEIGHT 5 FEET
- DARK GREEN & YELLOW LEAVES-.
-LEAVES ARE TWISTED
-REQURIES NO ATTENTION.
-CAN GROW WITHOUT WATER

GROWS IN : DESERT AND COASTAL REGIONS.

USAGE : USED FOR DRAWING ATTENTION AT A SINGLE PLACE

(HIERCHY)
 DESERT PEACH
SCIENTIFIC NAME : Prunus fasciculata.

GROWTH CHARACTERISTICS : -It is a widely branched

shrub with average height of 3 feet.It grows in clumps
and flowers from March to May in arid conditions.It has
tiny,white,non-showy flowers and small leaves.

SOILS : It is found on well drained soils like coarse or

sandy soils.

PROPAGATION : It is mainly vegetative.

USAGE : It has an ornamental value because of its

flowers and is used as a roadside.
 HYDRANGEA
SCIENTIFIC NAME : Hydrangea macrophylla.

LIFE SPAN : Perennial.

GROWTH CHARACTERISTICS : It is a deciduous shrub

having a height of 3 feet.It has dark green,oval leaves and
blue,pink or red flowers.The colour of flowers depends on
acidity-blue for very acidic and pink for neutral.It requires
part sun.

SOILS : It requires moist,well drained soil which is slightly

acidic.

PROPAGATION : It is propagated through cuttings.

USAGE : It has mainly decorative purpose due to its beautiful

flowers.
 APPLEBUSH

SCIENTIFIC NAME : Grayia spinosa.

GROWTH CHARACTERISTICS : It is a long lived,woody

shrub that reaches a height of 1 to 5 feet.It has fleshy leaves
with gray-green surfaces.The flowers are clustered and
green with reddish fruits.It is highly tolerant of drought.

SOILS : It grows in alkaline,dry, clay soil.

USAGE : It readily increases on overgrazed areas and is used

to cover barren areas due to its fast growing property.
 COPPER LEAF
SCIENTIFIC NAME : Acalypha Wilkesiana

GROWTH CHARACTERISTICS : It grows as a spreading

evergreen shrub with upright branches.It can achieve a height
of upto 10 feet.It has small flowers with oval leaves.It requires
partial shade or sun.

SOILS : It requires rich,moistbut fast draining soil.

PROPAGATION : It is done by stem cuttings at any time of

year.

USAGE : It is a popular outdoor plant used to provide colour.It

is used in mixed hedges and shrub borders.