Fukien Tea
Scientific Name: Ehretia buxifolia Roxb.
Synonym: Carmona microphylla
Family: Boraginaceae
USDA: 10-11
Origin: Southeast Asia to southern China
Growth Habits: Evergreen shrub, leaves 0.4 inches long (1 cm)
Watering Needs: Keep soil moist but not wet, needs a little less water in winter
Propagation: Seed. softwood cuttings
Fertilize regularly from spring to fall.
The fukien tee is a popular bonsai tree.
Blooming Habits:
Small white flowers in spring and summer, followed by red berries.
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