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Serissa 'Tokyo'
Published December 29, 2023
The Serissa Tokyo is a small rounded fine-textured evergreen shrub with small bright green foliage. Clusters of soft pink and white flowers will bloom in early summer to late fall. A relative to the Coffee plant, Serissa is a favorite of bonsai enthusiasts. The species name refers to the fetid smell of the leaves and stems when bruised. They can reach to a mature height of 2-4 feet tall and wide. Will grow best in full sun to part shade.
The Serissa Tokyo is a small rounded fine-textured evergreen shrub with small bright green foliage. Clusters of soft pink and white flowers will bloom in early summer to late fall. A relative to the Coffee plant, Serissa is a favorite of bonsai enthusiasts. The species name refers to the fetid smell of the leaves and stems when bruised. They can reach to a mature height of 2-4 feet tall and wide. Will grow best in full sun to part shade. These are excellent plants for any border or shrub foundation.
