What are Dwarf Shrubs?
Dwarf shrubs are specific breeds of plants that have been bred to stay small, even when fully grown. Most stand no more than three feet (914mm) high at maturation. These compact plants are ideal for people with limited yard space. In addition, dwarf shrubs can be grown in planter boxes or tubs, which is perfect for those who live in high-rises, or whose backyard is confined to a balcony. Not only are dwarf shrubs compact but most of them are low maintenance and require very little pruning. Because a dwarf shrub will always remain small, there is little, if any, chance that it will outgrow its space or crowd the surrounding plants and trees. Furthermore, appearance and contours of these compact plants will not change with age and maturity as sometimes happens with fast-growing, larger plants that can become unwieldy over time and bear very little resemblance to what they looked like initially. Dwarf shrubs, particularly those of the evergreen variety, provide the homeowner with a cost-e
