Mature Imported Flowering Fukien Tea Bonsai with Classic S-Curve Trunk
This is the exact Fukien Tea bonsai tree you will receive.
This mature imported Fukien Tea has the classic S-curve shape that makes tropical bonsai so instantly recognizable, but this one has more character than the average starter tree. The trunk has age, texture, and movement, rising from the red glazed Yixing pot before sweeping into a full canopy of glossy green foliage and small white flowers.
The flowers are what make this tree feel alive in the photos. Tiny white blooms appear across the canopy, softening the mature trunk line and giving the tree a fresh, tropical look. The red glazed Yixing ceramic pot adds a bold display element, creating strong contrast against the pale trunk, green leaves, and white flowers.
At 17" tall from table to apex with a 15" spread, this tree has a balanced, substantial presence. It is planted in a 10" red glazed Yixing ceramic pot, giving the tree a polished, finished look that is ready to enjoy from the moment it arrives.
Fukien Tea is a tropical tree and is best suited for warm, humid southern climates. Experienced bonsai growers can also grow this species indoors with strong lighting, consistent watering, and added humidity. This is not a tree we generally sell at our retail nursery because dry northern winter homes can be difficult for Fukien Tea once the heat is running.
Why This Tree Stands Out
- Mature Imported Tree: This Fukien Tea has a more established look, with trunk texture, branching, and presence that set it apart.
- Classic S-Curve Trunk: The traditional curved trunk gives the tree movement and the familiar bonsai silhouette many buyers love.
- Flowering Canopy: Small white flowers are visible throughout the foliage, adding brightness and charm.
- Red Glazed Yixing Pot: The 10" ceramic pot gives the tree bold color contrast and a display-ready finish.
- Strong Display Size: At 17" tall with a 15" spread, this tree has presence without being oversized.
Tree Details
- Common Name: Fukien Tea Bonsai
- Botanical Name: Carmona microphylla
- Style: Traditional imported S-curve
- Tree Type: Tropical flowering bonsai
- Height: 17" tall, measured from table to apex
- Spread: 15"
- Pot: 10" red glazed Yixing ceramic pot
- Photographed: July 09, 2026
- Availability: Online Only
- Ships From: Florida
About This Tree
This Fukien Tea brings together the features that make the species so appealing: a textured mature trunk, glossy tropical leaves, delicate white flowers, and a traditional S-curve form. The red glazed pot gives the whole composition more energy and makes the green foliage stand out beautifully.
Blooms naturally come and go, but these photos show the tree at a strong flowering moment. The combination of imported maturity, classic trunk movement, white blooms, and a bold Yixing pot makes this a highly giftable and collectible tropical bonsai.
Care Notes
Fukien Tea is a tropical bonsai that prefers warmth, humidity, and bright light. It does best in southern states or similar warm, humid growing conditions. Experienced indoor growers can also keep Fukien Tea successfully with proper lighting, consistent watering, and humidity support.
This species is not ideal for typical northern indoor winter conditions, especially in homes with dry forced-air heat. Indoor growers should be prepared to provide strong light and added humidity.
Shipping Confidence
This tree ships from Florida and will be carefully packed to protect the bonsai, pot, foliage, flowers, and soil during transit. Bonsai Outlet has years of experience shipping living bonsai trees safely and securely.
Please Note
All trees are sold as-is. All sales are final - no refunds, returns, or exchanges. Once the tree leaves our nursery, care is your responsibility. Have questions? Just reach out - we're happy to help.
We ship thousands of bonsai trees and supplies each year, and every order is packed with care by our team. Live trees are watered, secured, and packaged to help them arrive safely and ready for their new home.
Live bonsai trees generally ship early in the week, Monday and Tuesday, to reduce time in transit. Tools, pots, soil, fertilizer, and other non-living items usually ship throughout the week.
Bonsai Outlet is a licensed nursery, not just a warehouse. We follow the proper inspection and certification requirements for shipping live plants across state lines. When a state requires additional documentation, such as a nematode certificate or nursery inspection certificate, we work to ensure the proper requirements are met before shipping.
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