Botanical name: Ehretia microphylla    Family: Boraginaceae (Forget-me-not family)
Synonyms: Carmona retusa, Carmona microphylla

Fukien tea is a tropical shrub originating in India, China and parts of SE Asia. The name is a Romanized modification of Fujian, a coastal province in SE China. It is a very popular plant for bonsai in China, but not a traditional favorite in Japan. It can be grown outdoors in warm climates, but is quite popular as an indoor bonsai. The leaves on this tree are small, shiny, and dark green, covered with tiny hairs. Together, the leaves form a dense and compact appearance. This tree has small white flowers that can bloom at any time. The flowers turn into red berries that turn darker with age. Trained in the traditional curved trunk style.

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The flower labeled Fukien Tea is ...