We offer a number of workshops and guided tours at the Macphail Woods and it is an excellent opportunity to learn more about PEI native shrubs. Check out the Events Calendar for more information. In addition, get E-mail notification of upcoming events and website updates by subscribing to our mailing list. The line between trees and shrubs is not a clear one.
Distinctions are obvious between a large pine tree and a small, bushy alder.
But other species fall somewhere in the middle, or have characterstics of both trees and shrubs. They usually have several stems, but this is more common in some species than others. The definition is not important - the key is how interesting and useful shrubs can be. More and more people working in the areas of forest restoration, wildlife enhancement and watershed protection are realizing the values of shrubs. This is part of an increasing recognition that we need to view ecosystems as more than a few species of trees, ducks and fish.