Type of tree and white stuff?

ChicagoBonsai

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Hi there - Returning back to bonsai after many years. So excited. Picked this up at a local shop but I’m unsure of the species.

1) does this look like Fukien tea to you?
2) is the pot too small?
3) should I be concerned about the white substance on the branches / trunk?

thanks in advance and look forward to being back in this community!

andrew
 

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BrianBay9

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1. Yes
2. No
3. Looks like lichen, so won't hurt anything
 

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White stuff is lichen. Some like it and some don't. It has no effect on the tree and gives a look of great age. I install it on my trees when I can.
 
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