Bushes | Shrubs

Bushes | Shrubs

Description
Description

Shrubs, also described interchangeably as bushes, are small to medium-sized plants with woody above ground stems. With multiple stems and heights that are shorter than trees, shrubs are distinguished from bushes by being cultivated and shaped in garden settings (bushes are often understood as occurring in the wild) and more upright foliage (bushes have foliage that droop closer to the ground).

Common Questions
Common Questions
What are shrubs?

Shrubs are small to medium-sized plants that are smaller than trees and are characterized by their woody stems that occur above ground.

What is the difference between a shrub and a bush?

While there is no defined horticultural difference between the usage of the term shrub or bush, shrubs are generally understood to be plants that are cultivate and shaped in garden settings and typically have vertical foliage that doesn’t encroach the ground.

What is an example of a popular shrub?

Hydrangeas and Lilacs are both very popular flowering shrubs that are iconic additions to any garden.

Plants

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12’-20’ | 3.7-6.1 m
15.75’-19.4’ | 4.8-5.9 m (Spread)
23.6”-31.5” | 60-80 cm (Trunk)
10’-12’ | 3-3.7 m (Leaf)
Bottle Palm
610.000
590.000
80.000
370.000
20800
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Bottle Palm
4.9’-6.6’ | 1.5-2 m
6.9’-12.8’ | 2.1-3.9 m (Diameter)
11.8”-31.5” | 30-80 cm (Trunk)
39”-79” | 100-200 cm (Leaf)
Burrawang
200.000
390.000
80.000
200.000
700
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Burrawang
5.9’-7.9’ | 1.8-2.4 m
4.3’-10.8’ | 1.3-3.3 m (Diameter)
5.9”-11.8” | 15-30 cm (Trunk)
27.5”-71” | 70-180 cm (Leaf)
Chestnut Dioon
240.000
330.000
30.000
180.000
9800
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Chestnut Dioon
6.6’-9.8’ | 2-3 m
3.8’-7.5’ | 1.15-2.3 m (Diameter)
9.8”-15.75” | 25-40 cm (Trunk)
27.5”-59” | 70-150 cm (Leaf)
Dukou Cycad
300.000
230.000
40.000
150.000
1700
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Dukou Cycad
13.1’-23’ | 4-7 m
10.8’-16’ | 3.3-4.9 m (Diameter)
13.8”-15.75” | 35-40 cm (Trunk)
6’-9’ | 183-274 cm (Leaf)
Eastern Cape Giant Cycad
700.000
490.000
40.000
274.000
500
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Eastern Cape Giant Cycad
8’-13.1’ | 2.4-4 m
11.5’-15.75’ | 3.5-4.8 m (Spread)
7.9”-9.8” | 20-25 cm (Trunk)
18”-24” | .45-.61 m (Leaf)
European Fan Palm
400.000
480.000
25.000
61.000
5200
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European Fan Palm
3.9’-11.8’ | 1.2-3.6 m
9.8’-15.6’ | 3-4.75 m (Diameter)
12”-16” | 30.5-41 cm (Trunk)
59”-83” | 150-210 cm (Leaf)
Giant Dioon
360.000
475.000
41.000
210.000
1700
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Giant Dioon
3.3’-6.6’ | 1-2 m
3.6’-11.5’ | 1.1-3.5 m (Diameter)
7.9”-11.8” | 20-30 cm (Trunk)
20”-59” | 50-150 cm (Leaf)
King Sago
200.000
350.000
30.000
150.000
73000
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King Sago
3’-5.9’ | .9-1.8 m
3.9’-7.9’ | 1.2-2.4 m (Spread)
9.8”-15.75” | 25-40 cm (Trunk)
15”-20” | .38-.51 m (Leaf)
Needle Palm
180.000
240.000
40.000
51.000
5100
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Needle Palm
13.1’-23’ | 4-7 m
9.8’-19’ | 3-5.8 m (Diameter)
24”-36” | 61-91 cm (Trunk)
4.9’-9.8’ | 150-300 cm (Leaf)
Pineapple Cycad
700.000
580.000
91.000
300.000
600
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Pineapple Cycad
5.9’-9.8’ | 1.8-3 m
5.9’-7.9’ | 1.8-2.4 m (Spread)
3”-6” | 7.6-15.2 cm (Trunk)
2’-3.9’ | .6-1.2 m (Leaf)
Pygmy Date Palm
300.000
240.000
15.200
120.000
44000
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Pygmy Date Palm
3.6’-7.2’ | 1.1-2.2 m
3’-5.9’ | .9-1.8 m (Diameter)
5.9”-11.8” | 15-30 cm (Trunk)
39”-79” | 100-200 cm (Leaf)
Teosinte
220.000
180.000
30.000
200.000
500
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Teosinte
1.6’-9.8’ | .5-3 m
5.25’-9.2’ | 1.6-2.8 m (Diameter)
9.8”-17.7” | 25-45 cm (Trunk)
47”-87” | 120-220 cm (Leaf)
Zamia Palm
300.000
280.000
45.000
220.000
350
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Zamia Palm
3.3’-5.9’ | 1-1.8 m
4.6’-9.5’ | 1.4-2.9 m (Diameter)
11.8”-13.8” | 30-35 cm (Trunk)
39”-79” | 100-200 cm (Leaf)
Zululand Cycad
180.000
290.000
35.000
200.000
1200
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Zululand Cycad
Giant Dioon (Dioon spinulosum)
Scale illustration of an average Giant Dioon compared to other species of Cycads and a human

The Giant Dioon (Dioon spinulosum) is found in lower elevations in the Mexican states of Veracruz and Oaxaca. It is also called gum palm and prefers regular watered well-drained soils on limestone cliffs and rocky hillsides. It is among the tallest cycads, palm-like, and evergreen. The blue-green pinnate fronds are perfectly arranged, radiating and arching out from the short stocky trunk with elegance. The giant dioon produces separate male and female cones. Besides, it is long-lived, cold-hardy, frost-hardy, easy to maintain, and grows in areas with less shade or sunshine. The last is ideal for a fast growth rate.

Giant Dioons have an overall height between 3.9’-11.8’ (1.2-3.6 m) and diameter of 9.8’-15.6’ (3-4.75 m). The trunk of the Giant Dioon has a diameter of 12”-16” (30.5-41 cm) with leaf lengths between 59”-83” (150-210 cm).

Pair of dimensioned illustrations of the Giant Dioon seen from the top and elevation views
The Giant Dioon (Dioon spinulosum) is found in lower elevations in the Mexican states of Veracruz and Oaxaca. It is also called gum palm and prefers regular watered well-drained soils on limestone cliffs and rocky hillsides. It is among the tallest cycads, palm-like, and evergreen.

Giant Dioons have an overall height between 3.9’-11.8’ (1.2-3.6 m) and diameter of 9.8’-15.6’ (3-4.75 m). The trunk of the Giant Dioon has a diameter of 12”-16” (30.5-41 cm) with leaf lengths between 59”-83” (150-210 cm).

Pair of dimensioned illustrations of the Giant Dioon seen from the top and elevation views
Giant Dioon (Dioon spinulosum)
Height:
3.9’-11.8’ | 1.2-3.6 m
Width:
9.8’-15.6’ | 3-4.75 m (Diameter)
Length:
59”-83” | 150-210 cm (Leaf)
Depth:
12”-16” | 30.5-41 cm (Trunk)
Weight:
Area:
Scientific Name
Dioon spinulosum

Drawings include:

Giant Dioon front elevation, plan view

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Zululand Cycad (Encephalartos ferox)
Comparison drawing of the Zululand Cycad compared to similar Cycad species and a person

The Zululand Cycad (Encephalartos ferox) is a commonly cultivated cycad native to the southeast coast of Africa, where its stem is used as food. This is in woodland grassland or forest margins where there is plenty of shade. It is small and has a subterranean trunk. The green leaves are long, hard-textured, and have spine-tipped lobes. This is among the fastest-growing cycads around and propagates by suckers or seeds. Both male and female trees produce cones that are red. Female cones are ovoid and attached to the base of the plant, while male cones are cylindrical and attached to the stem of the plant.

Zululand Cycads have an overall height between 3.3’-5.9’ (1-1.8 m) and diameter of 4.6’-9.5’ (1.4-2.9 m). The trunk of the Zululand Cycad has a diameter of 11.8”-13.8” (30-35 cm) with leaf lengths between 39”-79” (100-200 cm).

Scaled set of drawings of the Zululand Cycad in front and top views with height and width dimensions
The Zululand Cycad (Encephalartos ferox) is a commonly cultivated cycad native to the southeast coast of Africa, where its stem is used as food. This is in woodland grassland or forest margins where there is plenty of shade. It is small and has a subterranean trunk.

Zululand Cycads have an overall height between 3.3’-5.9’ (1-1.8 m) and diameter of 4.6’-9.5’ (1.4-2.9 m). The trunk of the Zululand Cycad has a diameter of 11.8”-13.8” (30-35 cm) with leaf lengths between 39”-79” (100-200 cm).

Scaled set of drawings of the Zululand Cycad in front and top views with height and width dimensions
Zululand Cycad (Encephalartos ferox)
Height:
3.3’-5.9’ | 1-1.8 m
Width:
4.6’-9.5’ | 1.4-2.9 m (Diameter)
Length:
39”-79” | 100-200 cm (Leaf)
Depth:
11.8”-13.8” | 30-35 cm (Trunk)
Weight:
Area:
Scientific Name
Encephalartos ferox

Drawings include:

Zululand Cycad front elevation, plan view

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Eastern Cape Giant Cycad (Encephalartos altensteinii)
Size comparison drawing of the Eastern Cape Giant Cycad compared to a person and other Cycad species

The Eastern Cape Giant Cycad (Encephalartos altensteinii) is also known as breadtree, broodbroom, or ujobane. It is native to South Africa in various habitats where there is plenty of sunlight or light shade, such as open shrubs, evergreen forests, or steep rocky slopes. This tree is long-lived and easy to grow. Hence, an extremely common ornamental plant. The palm-like plant is tall and can be branched or unbranched while the green leaves are long, straight, or curved backward. The base is large but diminished towards the crown. This tree produces both male and female cones that are greenish yellow.

Eastern Cape Giant Cycads have an overall height between 13.1’-23’ (4-7 m) and diameter of 10.8’-16’ (3.3-4.9 m). The trunk of the Eastern Cape Giant Cycad has a diameter of 13.8”-15.75” (35-40 cm) with leaf lengths between 6’-9’ (183-274 cm).

Set of scaled dimensioned drawings of the Eastern Cape Giant Cycad viewed from the front and top
The Eastern Cape Giant Cycad (Encephalartos altensteinii) is also known as breadtree, broodbroom, or ujobane. It is native to South Africa in various habitats where there is plenty of sunlight or light shade, such as open shrubs, evergreen forests, or steep rocky slopes.

Eastern Cape Giant Cycads have an overall height between 13.1’-23’ (4-7 m) and diameter of 10.8’-16’ (3.3-4.9 m). The trunk of the Eastern Cape Giant Cycad has a diameter of 13.8”-15.75” (35-40 cm) with leaf lengths between 6’-9’ (183-274 cm).

Set of scaled dimensioned drawings of the Eastern Cape Giant Cycad viewed from the front and top
Eastern Cape Giant Cycad (Encephalartos altensteinii)
Height:
13.1’-23’ | 4-7 m
Width:
10.8’-16’ | 3.3-4.9 m (Diameter)
Length:
6’-9’ | 183-274 cm (Leaf)
Depth:
13.8”-15.75” | 35-40 cm (Trunk)
Weight:
Area:
Scientific Name
Encephalartos altensteinii

Drawings include:

Eastern Cape Giant Cycad front elevation, plan view

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Pineapple Cycad (Lepidozamia peroffskyana)
Scale illustration of an average Pineapple Cycad compared to other species of Cycads and a human

Pineapple Cycads (Lepidozamia peroffskyana) are found in eastern Australia in wet forests, forest margins, and coastal forests. It gets its name from the Russian nobleman and benefactor, Count Peroffsky. This tall, palm-like cycad is a favorite ornamental plant because it is slow-growing, easy to maintain, and long-lived. It has large arching dark green glossy leaves fountaining from the top on maturity and both male and female trees produce cones. Female cones are barrel-shaped and gray-green, while male cones are cylindrical and curved. These produce large and numerous seeds that are toxic. It can grow in places with lots of sunlight or some shade.

Pineapple Cycads have an overall height between 13.1’-23’ (4-7 m) and diameter of 9.8’-19’ (3-5.8 m). The trunk of the Pineapple Cycad has a diameter of 24”-36” (61-91 cm) with leaf lengths between 4.9’-9.8’ (150-300 cm).

Pair of dimensioned illustrations of the Pineapple Cycad seen from the top and elevation views
Pineapple Cycad (Lepidozamia peroffskyana) is found in eastern Australia in wet forests, forest margins, and coastal forests. It gets its name from the Russian nobleman and benefactor, Count Peroffsky. This tall, palm-like cycad is a favorite ornamental plant because it is slow-growing and easy.

Pineapple Cycads have an overall height between 13.1’-23’ (4-7 m) and diameter of 9.8’-19’ (3-5.8 m). The trunk of the Pineapple Cycad has a diameter of 24”-36” (61-91 cm) with leaf lengths between 4.9’-9.8’ (150-300 cm).

Pair of dimensioned illustrations of the Pineapple Cycad seen from the top and elevation views
Pineapple Cycad (Lepidozamia peroffskyana)
Height:
13.1’-23’ | 4-7 m
Width:
9.8’-19’ | 3-5.8 m (Diameter)
Length:
4.9’-9.8’ | 150-300 cm (Leaf)
Depth:
24”-36” | 61-91 cm (Trunk)
Weight:
Area:
Scientific Name
Lepidozamia peroffskyana

Drawings include:

Pineapple Cycad front elevation, plan view

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Needle Palm (Rhapidophyllum hystrix)
Size comparison drawing of the Needle Palm compared to a person and other Palm species

The Needle Palm (Rhapidophyllum hystrix) holds the record as the most cold-hardy palms around. It can be found in several parts of the south Atlantic state and eastern Gulf of the US, southern Alabama, and even South Carolina, grown as a specimen plant for small spaces. It favors subtropical climates or warm temperate climates. The fan or needle-like palm takes a shrub-like clumping form. It also has several stems emanating from a single base. The leaves have long petioles and many needle-like spines in between. The plant is dioecious, producing flowers in dense short clusters and fruits in a brown drupe. It prefers moist, well-drained soil.

Needle Palms have an overall height between 3’-5.9’ (.9-1.8 m) and spread diameter of 3.9’-7.9’ (1.2-2.4 m). The trunk of the Needle Palm has a diameter of 9.8”-15.75” (25-40 cm) with leaf lengths between 15”-20” (.38-.51 m).

Set of scaled dimensioned drawings of the Needle Palm viewed from the front and top
The Needle Palm (Rhapidophyllum hystrix) holds the record as the most cold-hardy palms around. It can be found in several parts of the south Atlantic state and eastern Gulf of the US, southern Alabama, and even South Carolina, grown as a specimen plant for small spaces.

Needle Palms have an overall height between 3’-5.9’ (.9-1.8 m) and spread diameter of 3.9’-7.9’ (1.2-2.4 m). The trunk of the Needle Palm has a diameter of 9.8”-15.75” (25-40 cm) with leaf lengths between 15”-20” (.38-.51 m).

Set of scaled dimensioned drawings of the Needle Palm viewed from the front and top
Needle Palm (Rhapidophyllum hystrix)
Height:
3’-5.9’ | .9-1.8 m
Width:
3.9’-7.9’ | 1.2-2.4 m (Spread)
Length:
15”-20” | .38-.51 m (Leaf)
Depth:
9.8”-15.75” | 25-40 cm (Trunk)
Weight:
Area:
Scientific Name
Rhapidophyllum hystrix

Drawings include:

Needle Palm front elevation, plan view

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