Art Fukien Tea Bonsai (Carmona Microphylla)

The Fukien Tea is an elegant, small-growing tree that is perfect for Bonsai cultivation. With its long, slender trunk and dark green leaves with tiny white hairs on the underside, this beautiful tree has a graceful look that makes it a real showpiece. Its popularity means that there are many different varieties available and some of them have very distinctive leaf shapes.

Fukien Tea trees are native to the Fukien province of China, hence their name. They are also known as Carmona microphylla or Ehretia microphylla and they belong to the Boraginaceae family. These evergreen trees can grow to a height of 20 feet (6 meters)

There are several things to keep in mind when caring for a Fukien tea bonsai tree. First and foremost, this is a very delicate plant that requires consistent moisture to thrive. Water your tree generously whenever the soil at the surface begins to dry out, but make sure you don't overwater it. In addition, make sure that your tree is kept in a warm, bright location and out of direct sunlight. The biggest threat to Fukien tea bonsai trees is exposure to excess cold or heat. Finally, be sure to prune your tree regularly using specialty bonsai scissors so it can maintain its desired shape.