The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word HEDGEROWS
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The straight part
We know that "Border shrubs" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case border shrubs = hedgerows.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does HEDGEROWS mean?
HEDGEROWS noun- A row of closely planted bushes or trees forming a hedge