Kaori Hime

[Wendy Likly Welch]

my Kaori Hime arrived and she's beautiful!
I've already trimmed a few branches that I know I don't want to encourage..the leaves are so tiny and adorable..It arrived with 3 solid trunks and I eliminated the middle one..styling ideas anyone? I'm thinking a simple informal upright but I'd love to hear ideas...

 

[Wendy Likly Welch]

 

[bwaynef]

There doesn't seem to be a ton here to work with. That being the case, I'd ask what your goals are as far as trunk size and work from there. If its about the thickness you're aiming for, I'd recommend some pretty drastic chopping. If you're aspiring for a thicker trunk, I wouldn't cut anything.

Regardless, looks like it could use repotting. You may find some trunk under the soil that will change how it's styled.

(I'm not familiar with this species, so do with that what you will.)

 

[rockm]

It’s a dwarf holly. Osmanthus. It’s not in the holly family though

 

[Carol 83]

It’s a dwarf holly. Osmanthus. It’s not in the holly family though

I had an Osmanthus it's a Tea Olive, very fragrant flowers.