bush
n.a plant that is smaller than a tree and has many wooden stems growing from the ground. You often see them in gardens or parks as low walls of green leaves.
n.a low-growing woody plant with multiple stems branching from or near the ground. Often used as a synonym for 'shrub' in general contexts.
“The gardener trims the bush every spring.”
“We planted a thick rose bush near the front gate to add some color to the garden.”
“The landscape architect recommended planting a native bush species that could withstand the local drought conditions while providing a natural privacy screen for the patio.”
“In the garden of his primary school in Birmingham, two apple trees and a rose bush have been planted in her memory.”
Either the family name for those who live near a bush or a thicket of bushes, or the family name for those living at or near a bush (in the archaic sense of wine merchant or tavern).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.