What are the Characteristics of Shrubs?

Shrubs are plants that are smaller than trees but bigger than flowers. They have many branches and usually grow close to the ground. Shrubs can have green leaves all year or may lose their leaves in winter. They also have flowers and berries, and they can provide homes for animals.

Example: A lilac is a shrub because it has many branches and produces beautiful flowers in spring.

Fun Fact: Some shrubs can be used to make tasty jams or jellies from their berries!

Multiple Choice Questions:

1. What is a characteristic of a shrub?

a) It has one big trunk

b) It has many branches

c) It is very tall

d) It does not have leaves

2. Which of these is NOT a shrub?

a) Rose bush

b) Oak tree

c) Blueberry bush

d) Hawthorn shrub

3. Why do shrubs have flowers?

a) To look pretty

b) To make fruit and seeds

c) To enjoy the sun

d) To drink water

4. Which of these animals might live in a shrub?

a) Elephant

b) Mouse

c) Whale

d) Eagle

5. How do shrubs help our environment?

a) They stay in one place forever

b) They can grow in water

c) They provide homes for animals

d) They make noise at night

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