Domestic Encyclopædia (1802)/Shrub, in Botany

SHRUB, in botany, a term denoting a low tree, of a diminutive size; or, a plant abounding with branches; and, instead of one single trunk, shooting forth several sets or stems from the parent-root. Such are the honey-suckle, holly, furze, &c.

The most hardy, indigenous shrubs, are the Box, and Ivy, which resist the severest winters, without receiving the least injury; while many other vegetables decay, in consequence of intense frost. Next, in point of hardiness, are the Holly, Juniper, and Furze; but there are, besides, numerous ornamental shrubs, well calculated to diversity parks, lawns, &c.

Having already given a list of the most useful shrubs, under the article Plantation; and likewise stated the most advantageous methods of cultivating them, under the heads of Cuttings, Layers, Planting, &c. we refer the reader to those respective subjects.