dwarf shrub
Carpinus betulus
Wonderful when planted in masses
longer-lived than other ornamental cherries
leaves are bronze in spring
Pittosporum Tom Thumb - Shrub - Height 40-60cm - 10lt Pear dwarf shrubPittosporum Tom Thumb is a small, dense, slow growing, evergreen shrub of dense, rounded habit, with grey to black stems, and small, leathery, wavy margined, glossy, variegated, dark purple leaves, light green when young. Sometimes, small, inconspicuous, fragrant, white flowers bloom in late spring and early summer. Pittosporum Tom Thumb is easily grown in fertile, moist, well drained soils, in full sun, but can tolerate partial shade. It can adapt to