Winter blooms of dwarf Serissa and Yaupon Holly

[Melospiza]

My dwarf Yaupon holly and dwarf Serissa 'Kyoto' are bringing some cheer during this Arctic cold snap with their snowy, star-like blossoms. Both are in a pre-bonsai stage, and I may try to work on them this coming growing season. The holly is a male, and I have no female companions for him, so no berries will follow, sadly.

 

[Leo in N E Illinois]

Those Yaupon flowers are nice. Reminds me of the way Osmanthus flowers, but with smaller leaves. And Serissa are always nice.

 

[Melospiza]

Those Yaupon flowers are nice. Reminds me of the way Osmanthus flowers, but with smaller leaves. And Serissa are always nice.

I do have a dwarf Osmanthus heterophyllus that shares a window with the Yaupon. It is a dwarf cultivar with tiny leaves! Sadly, no flowers yet. I think the cultivar is 'Kaori Hime'.

 

[Carol 83]

I do have a dwarf Osmanthus heterophyllus that shares a window with the Yaupon. It is a dwarf cultivar with tiny leaves! Sadly, no flowers yet. I think the cultivar is 'Kaori Hime'.

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I had a dwarf Osmanthus, pretty sure I gave it to @Leo in N E Illinois

 

[Leo in N E Illinois]

You did. And I am enjoying it. Thank you.

I must have screwed up my timing on pruning, it has not bloomed yet for me, but I am sure with time it will.