What are my trees ??? please help

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  1. the constant gardner

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    I was given a pair of these small tree last August. I have just been watering them, that's it. I was told by someone that they have white blossoms ????? Not sure what time of year, as I have seen none since I was given them. Does anyone know plus the best way to care for them ?
     

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    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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    Looks a bit like Gardenia.
     
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    What are my trees - reply

    Thanks Pete - not as exotic as I thought :)
     
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    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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    Hold on, if it is Gardenia, it is exotic.

    Have you had it protected all winter?
     
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    There are 3 plants in that pot, intertwined to make a plaited half standard. Very time consuming and very expensive.:dbgrtmb:
     
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      :DOH: Flip is it 3 plants they use to do that Dai, I have often wondered..
       
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        When I worked in the garden centre I used to do it with Fuchsias. I also used to do spirals, not counting the usual standards and half standards.:dbgrtmb:
         
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          No not at all. I did not bring them inside the past winter plus they remained outside during all the snow ! |don't look too bad do they ?

          Any care ideas ?
           
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          Thanks for all your replies everyone, my previous reply prior to this message was in response to Pete (in case any were wondering why I began my threas with the " no not at all "

          Really appreciate everyones effort. Glad I signed up to this forum now ( my faith in people has been restored ) :)
           
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          pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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          It still looks like Gardenia to me.

          Could it be Kleims hardy????
           
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            Pete, they ARE Gardenias. 3 of them twisted into a plaited half standard. About £75`s worth I would say.:dbgrtmb:
             
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