Trees cluster about it that in summer cast a pleasant shade, and in winter the thick evergreen Shrubberies shut out the noisy winds.
"Hodge and His Masters"
Richard Jefferies
I have seen several flirtations among the young people, that have been brought together on this occasion; and a great deal of strolling about in pairs, among the retired walks and blossoming Shrubberies of the old garden: and if groves were really given to whispering, as poets would fain make us believe, Heaven knows what love tales the grave-looking old trees about this venerable country-seat might blab to the world.
"Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists"
Washington Irving
It stood on the higher ground above the village, surrounded by Shrubberies, in an opening through which a view of the sea was obtained.
"Won from the Waves"
W.H.G. Kingston