What are the Different Types of Shrubs?
Shrubs are often used for landscaping applications. Some are small and dense, while others are tall and thin. Some are leafy green, while others display colorful flowers. For example, a juniper has needle-like leaves that taper to a point. They flourish in sunny locations and don’t handle drought conditions well. Lilacs are available in several hundred varieties and a range of colors that include white, red, pink, blue and purple blossoms. They grow upwards to ten feet (about 3 meters). Rhododendrons grow best in partial shade and are available with flowers of different shapes and colors. They don’t grow nearly as tall but usually enjoy a long, hardy life cycle. Nevertheless, despite these distinctions, each is classified as belonging to the shrub family, although properly understood as different types of shrubs.
