Fukien Tea Tree Bonsai
Image: Photo by David J. Stang (CC BY-SA 4.0)
NameFukien Tea Tree Bonsai
Species NameEhretia microphylla
Common NameFukien Tea Tree
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)50
Container Typenot visible
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuresthick, gnarled, hollows, textured bark
Foliage Typeevergreen
Height (cm)not estimable from image
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot visible
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesProminent hollows (uro) and deeply textured, aged bark on the trunk.
Description
This bonsai features a thick, gnarled trunk with prominent hollows (uro) and deeply textured bark, indicating significant age. The trunk exhibits strong, sinuous curves, characteristic of an informal upright style. Small, glossy green leaves and a white flower are visible, consistent with the species, which is also known as Ehretia monopyrena or Cordia retusa.
