2. Introduction to Shrubs
• • Woody, perennial plants with multiple stems
• • Less than 6 meters in height
• • Used in landscaping for hedges, borders, and
aesthetics
• (Ref: A.M. Michael – Ornamental Horticulture)
3. Classification Based on Height
• • Tall Shrubs (>3 m): Bougainvillea, Hibiscus
• • Medium Shrubs (1–3 m): Tecoma, Ixora
• • Dwarf Shrubs (<1 m): Lantana, Duranta
• (Ref: K.V. Peter – Floriculture and Landscaping)
4. Classification Based on Leaf
Retention
• • Evergreen: Nerium, Jasmine – year-round
foliage
• • Deciduous: Hydrangea – seasonal shedding
• (Ref: Jitendra Singh – Fundamentals of
Horticulture)
5. Classification Based on Flowering
Season
• • Summer: Oleander, Hibiscus
• • Winter: Camellia, Chrysanthemum
• (Ref: K.V. Peter – Floriculture and Landscaping)
6. Classification Based on Flower
Color – Part 1
• • White: Jasmine, Gardenia
• • Yellow: Allamanda, Tecoma
• (Ref: A.M. Michael – Ornamental Horticulture)
7. Classification Based on Flower
Color – Part 2
• • Red/Pink: Hibiscus, Ixora
• • Blue/Purple: Plumbago, Duranta
• (Ref: A.M. Michael – Ornamental Horticulture)
8. Classification Based on Growth
Habit
• • Erect: Nerium, Hibiscus
• • Spreading: Lantana, Bougainvillea
• • Climbing: Clerodendrum, Quisqualis
• (Ref: G.N. Das – Landscape Gardening)
9. Classification Based on Utility
• • Specimen: Croton, Acalypha
• • Hedges: Duranta, Bougainvillea
• • Topiary: Murraya, Eugenia
• (Ref: A.M. Michael – Ornamental Horticulture)
10. Classification Based on Habitat
Preference
• • Sun-loving: Hibiscus, Tecoma
• • Shade-loving: Aralia, Philodendron
• (Ref: K.V. Peter – Floriculture and Landscaping)
11. Classification Based on Soil/Water
Tolerance
• • Drought-tolerant: Bougainvillea, Lantana
• • Moisture-loving: Canna, Hydrangea
• (Ref: A.M. Michael – Ornamental Horticulture)
12. Medicinal and Aromatic Shrubs
• • Medicinal: Tulsi, Neem
• • Aromatic: Rosemary, Lemon grass
• (Ref: Jitendra Singh – Fundamentals of
Horticulture)
13. Shrubs for Special Effects
• • Fragrant: Jasmine, Raat ki Rani
• • Foliage: Croton, Acalypha
• (Ref: G.N. Das – Landscape Gardening)
14. Mixed Shrubbery Borders
• • Use shrubs of varying heights, textures, and
colors
• • Enhance seasonal interest and depth
• (Ref: A.M. Michael – Ornamental Horticulture)
15. Conclusion
• • Shrubs play vital roles in design and ecology
• • Classification aids in selection, planning, and
maintenance
• (Based on multiple references)
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