Winter blooms of dwarf Serissa and Yaupon Holly

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Shohin
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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.
 

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Melospiza

Shohin
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Chicago, Ill, USA
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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'.

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