Indoor, full sun to part shade outdoors; afternoon shade in summer for new plants
Ehretia Microphylla
The Fukien tea tree: a small-leaved evergreen clipped into balls, boxes and cones, from 60 to 150 cm. Full sun to part shade; shade new plants in the summer afternoon.
AED 300each, 120-150 cm
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Height:
Quantity
- Ehretia Microphylla, 120-150 cm × 1
- AED 300
- Total
- AED 300
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- Light
- Full sun to part shade outdoors; afternoon shade in summer for new plants
- Water
- Outdoors every 1–2 days in summer, 2–3 times a week in winter; keep evenly moist, not soggy
- Size
- 60–150 cm
- Where
- Indoor and outdoor
Why people love it
- Small glossy leaves can be shaped into balls, boxes or cones.
- Tolerates heat better than many topiary plants.
- Evergreen leaves keep a neat shape with trimming.
Worth knowing
- The ASPCA has no entry for it, so check with your vet if you have pets.
- Needs regular trimming to hold its shape.
- Dry soil causes quick leaf drop in hot weather.
About this plant
Ehretia microphylla, also known as Fukien tea or Carmona, is an evergreen shrub from southern Asia with small, glossy, dark green leaves and tiny white flowers. Its dense, fine-textured growth takes clipping very well, so it is widely trained into topiary shapes and bonsai.
It does well outdoors in Dubai. It handles heat and full sun, and its compact leaves cope with dry air better than many hedge plants, though young or freshly delivered plants appreciate some afternoon shade in summer. Keep watering steady: it dislikes drying out completely and also dislikes waterlogged soil. Indoors it needs a very bright spot near a sunny window, otherwise it drops leaves.
It works at villa entrances, along paths, on terraces, beside pools and in formal planters, in matching pairs or rows. We offer it as a 60 cm ball, box shapes up to about 1.2 m, and cones of 120–150 cm.
- Sizes
- 60, 80, 120 and 120 cm
- Light
- Full sun to part shade outdoors; afternoon shade in summer for new plants
- Water
- Outdoors every 1–2 days in summer, 2–3 times a week in winter; keep evenly moist, not soggy
- AC
- Keep it 1 metre from vents
- Pets
- Not listed in the ASPCA database (checked under Fukien Tea, Ehretia microphylla and Carmona retusa).
Why Green Beetle, Not a Nursery
What changes when you buy here instead of collecting from a nursery.
| Compare | Plant Nursery | Green Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Plant quality | Grown outdoors, stressed indoors | Acclimatized for Dubai interiors |
| Before dispatch | Not checked | Checked for damage |
| Repotting | Needed straight away | Fresh soil, not needed |
| Delivery | You collect | Delivered, packed properly |
| After-care | None | WhatsApp help from our team |
Every plant is checked at our shop in Warsan 3 before it is dispatched. Questions about Ehretia Microphylla? Message us on WhatsApp.
Care Guide for Dubai Homes
How to keep Ehretia Microphylla healthy through the Dubai year.
Light
Full sun to part shade outdoors; afternoon shade in summer for new plants. Keep it out of harsh direct afternoon sun in summer.
Watering
Outdoors every 1–2 days in summer, 2–3 times a week in winter; keep evenly moist, not soggy. Water when the top 2 to 3 cm of soil feels dry, empty the saucer afterwards, and check the soil before you water: AC slows how fast the plant uses water.
Care notes
Soil: loamy, well-draining soil or a good potting mix with sand. Feeding: balanced slow-release or liquid feed every 4–6 weeks from February to October. Common mistake: letting the root ball dry out in summer heat, which makes it drop leaves quickly. Where it works: villa entrances, paths, terraces, pool areas and formal planters.
AC and air flow
Keep it at least 1 metre from AC vents. Cold air blowing straight onto the leaves dries the edges.
Cleaning the leaves
Dust settles quickly in Dubai homes. Wipe the leaves with a damp cloth every few weeks so they keep taking in light.
Feeding and repotting
Feed once a month from March to October. Repot every 2 years into a pot one size up, or book a Plant Doctor visit and we do it for you.
Pets
Not listed in the ASPCA database (checked under Fukien Tea, Ehretia microphylla and Carmona retusa). Check with your vet if you have pets.
Need Help Later On?
Book a Plant Doctor visit: our team checks the plant, changes the soil, feeds, prunes and cleans it, and shows you how to keep it healthy.
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Ehretia Microphylla FAQs
Can Ehretia grow outdoors in Dubai?
Yes. It handles heat and full sun well. Give newly delivered plants some afternoon shade in summer while they settle.
How often should I water it in summer?
Usually daily or every other day outdoors in summer, keeping the soil evenly moist but never waterlogged.
How often does it need trimming?
Light trims every 4–6 weeks in the growing season keep ball, box and cone shapes crisp.
Is it toxic to pets?
It is not listed in the ASPCA database. Check with your vet if you have pets that chew plants.
Need 10 or more for an office, hotel or restaurant?
We install and maintain them too, with one written quote.