The Fukien Tea Tree is a prized ornamental specimen renowned for its delicate foliage and elegant branching structure. This ball-shaped Ehretia microphylla features dense, compact growth with tiny glossy leaves that create a refined aesthetic. Ideal for bonsai enthusiasts and indoor plant collectors, it thrives in bright, indirect light and prefers consistently moist soil. The tree produces small white flowers followed by decorative berries, adding visual interest throughout the seasons. Its manageable size and sculptural form make it an excellent choice for tabletops, shelves, or as a focal point in any plant collection. With proper care and occasional pruning, this specimen develops increasingly sophisticated branching patterns.
Carmona retusa, also known as the Fukien tea tree or Philippine tea tree, is a species of flowering plant in the borage family, Boraginaceae. Ehretia microphylla is a shrub with usually 1- C5 cm long and 0.5- C3cm wide leaves. Small white flowers are 0.8- C1cm in diameter.Grows well throughout the year.
