Fukien Tea Bonsai
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NameFukien Tea Bonsai
Species NameCarmona retusa
Common NameFukien tea, Philippine tea
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)20
Container Typeplastic grow pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featurescurved, textured bark, tapered
Foliage Typeevergreen
Height (cm)55
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitygood
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesActively flowering with numerous small white blossoms, indicating good health and vigor. The tree is in a nursery training pot, suggesting ongoing development and refinement.
Description
This Fukien Tea bonsai displays a well-developed, sinuous trunk with a rich green canopy of small, glossy leaves. It is currently in a training pot, showing signs of active growth and numerous small white flowers. The overall composition suggests a mature specimen being refined for future display.
