a town of Switzerland, in the canton of Bern, on the river Aar. It is small, but very strong, being seated on a rock, and defended by a good fortress cut out of the rock. E. Long. 17° 55'. N. Lat. Arbucula 47° 10'.

**ARBUSCULA** is used by Bradley to denote a little or dwarf tree, above the rank of shrubs, but below that of trees; such, e.g., as the elder.

**ARBUSTUM** implies a number or multitude of trees planted for the fruit's sake.

The word was more peculiarly applied to a place planted with trees for fattening vines to, which are hence called by Columella arbustive.

**ARBUSTUM** is sometimes also used to denote an orchard, or field wherein trees are planted at such distance that there is room for ploughing and growing corn between.