Bonsai Carmona - Fukien Tea

Pot size ⌀12cm

Height↑20cm

Bonsai Carmona one of the most popular and widely known representatives of this ancient bonsai art around the world. Carmona gained its popularity for being very similar to a real tree, it is easy to shape and quickly acquires the desired look. An evergreen tree will delight with almost year-round flowering; during these periods, small white flowers appear on the plant, which exude a pleasant sweetish aroma. After flowering, the tea tree (another name for karmona) produces fruits in the form of balls. They can be yellow, red or purple. The crown of the tree is formed by rigid twigs, on which small leaves of a round or pointed shape are located, rough to the touch.

Carmona is called the tree of a thousand stars, it received such a name for its flowering, small white flowers against the background of a dark crown are very reminiscent of the starry sky. And the name "carmona" in honor of the province, which is considered the birthplace of the plant. In asian culture bonsai Carmona symbolizes prosperity and success, anew is given as a gift in order to attract good luck, prosperity and well-being.

◉ Each plant is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only; size and shape may vary by season so all measurements shown are approximate 
◉ Supplied in original nursery grow pot

Care guide

Ehretia microphylla
Eastern Asia

Light: Bright, part shade

Water: Weekly

Humidity: Average to High

Feed: 2x per month

Pet friendly: Yes