The fruit afterwards is an added bonus if not allowed to exceed the plants proportions. They flower in the fall when many plants are going dormant and they have a very fragrant smell. The small, fragrant, white, pink or red flowers, complement the small leaves and rough greyish-brown bark perfectly. There are so many color varities to choose from. Relatively easy to care for and keep in the proper shape.
Some varieties have very small flowers.
Flower for up to 9 months of the year. They come in a very wide range of colours. In my opinion, you can't go wrong with the good old Serissa. Although the flowers themselves are not as colorful or ornate as other species, the small size and contrasting white or pink against the green foliage contribute to this bonsai's classic image. To me, size and proportion are the most crucial elements and the Serissa couldn't demonstrate these better.