Undershrub (Noun)
Meaning
A low shrub.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- In gardens, undershrubs often provide an attractive layer of foliage beneath the larger shrubs and trees.
- Some undershrubs serve as groundcover, suppressing weeds and adding color to the landscape.
- Native undershrubs are well-suited to a woodland garden and can tolerate dappled shade and varied soil conditions.
- Rosemary can be used as an undershrub, along a pathway or around a sundial, releasing fragrance when walked upon.
- Over time, larger undershrubs can be pruned to maintain a smaller size or shape to suit the surrounding garden design.