Help identifying a bonsai?

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I have recently been gifted a bonsai; it's actually from Marks & Spencers in the UK, but frustratingly it doesn't have any kind of information what the species is.

The leaves seem a bit darker and thicker than a ficus, and the bark almost reminds me of an apple tree? It also has produced these small, white blooms.

I'm really keen to find out what it is, especially so I can properly handle things like soil pH and find an appropriate fertilizer!

I've attached some photos here as well.

score 2 · Accepted Answer · answered Aug 12 '19 at 10:29

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Ehretia microphylla better known as Fukien Tea tree, it is a popular tropical bonsai. This means that it cannot be exposed to frost. For more detailed care instruction please see for example here.

answered Aug 12 '19 at 10:29

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Excellent, thank you! I knew you were exactly right the minute I looked it up and saw the leaves. – Padraic Aug 13 '19 at 12:35
Great, you are welcome! Good luck with this bonsai tree. – benn Aug 13 '19 at 12:48
"Fukien Tea tree" - there really is no need for language like that :-) – Peter4075 Aug 14 '19 at 16:52

Help identifying a bonsai?

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