What are Some Examples of Shrubs?

Shrubs are small to medium-sized plants with many branches. They are usually shorter than trees. Shrubs can have flowers, berries, and green leaves. They provide homes for birds and other animals.

Example: A rose bush is a shrub that has pretty flowers and smells nice. Another example is a blueberry bush that grows berries we can eat!

Fun Fact: Some shrubs lose their leaves in winter, while others stay green all year long!

Multiple Choice Questions:

1. Which of these is a shrub?

a) Pine tree

b) Rose bush

c) Sunflower

d) Oak tree

2. What do many shrubs have?

a) Only green leaves

b) Flowers or berries

c) Only thorns

d) Long trunks

3. Which of these is NOT a shrub?

a) Lavender

b) Hedge

c) Dandelion

d) Hydrangea

4. Why are shrubs important?

a) They don't help anything

b) They help keep gardens nice

c) They only look good in summer

d) They cannot grow in the ground

5. Which shrub do we eat berries from?

a) Cherry tree

b) Azalea

c) Blueberry bush

d) Fern

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