Fukien Tea Tree Informal Upright Bonsai
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NameFukien Tea Tree Informal Upright Bonsai
Species NameCarmona retusa
Common NameFukien Tea Tree
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)12
Container Typerectangular ceramic pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featurescurved trunk, light-colored bark, developing taper
Foliage Typesmall, glossy, evergreen leaves
Height (cm)35
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitydecent, with some visible surface roots
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesThe tree exhibits good potential for further refinement, with a well-defined trunk line and active flowering.
Description
This Carmona retusa bonsai displays a gracefully curving, informal-upright trunk with developing ramification. Its small, glossy green leaves are characteristic of the species, and the tree is planted in a simple rectangular ceramic pot. Small white flowers are visible among the foliage, indicating it is currently blooming.
