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The following is a short summary of the habitat type and how to create/enhance it to a "good" condition. For an informed position, please refer to official up-to-date UKHAB documentation or the UK Government's Condition Assessment Sheet.
Synonyms: Ornamental Shrubbery, Garden Shrubs
Description: Introduced shrubs in a garden or park setting. These are non-native plants, meaning they have been introduced to Britain from all over the world by people, and they can vary in height.
If you wish to select this habitat on a habitat selection screen, it can be found under Urban (see guide).
These plants fall into three categories based on their size:
Tall Phanerophytes: These are the tallest kind of shrubs, similar in height to small trees.
Mid Phanerophytes: These shrubs are of medium height, usually noticeable but not as tall as the tallest shrubs.
Low Phanerophytes: These are the shortest shrubs, typically lower to the ground.
These shrubs are deliberately planted in gardens or park settings. These shrubs are non-native, chosen for their appearance or other desirable qualities and added to man-made environments.
Key Species
Rhododendron sp.
Buddleja davidii
Assessment Questions
Is the shrub non-native (has been brought to Britain, from another country, by people)?
Has the shrub been deliberately planted in a garden, park setting or similar?
If YES, then it is likely 'Urban - Introduced Shrub'
How to Create / Enhance to a "Good" condition
How to create
There are no specific rules on creating this type of habitat.
How to get a "moderate" rating
It is not possible to get a moderate rating for this habitat
How to get a "good" rating
It is not possible to get a good rating for this habitat
It is not possible to enhance this habitat. You may wish to create a new habitat or buy off-site units.
Please note that this is a simple guide to help identify the habitat. For a definitive description, please refer to UKHab documentation. Joe's Blooms takes no responsibility for the content of external links.