Solved Bonsai id please

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  1. blackstart

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    Hi, can anyone id this bonsai plant for my niece please. Based in Stratford upon Avon, someone bought it for her as a gift but it came without a label.
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    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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    I'd hazard a guess at some kind of gardenia, do the flowers have a scent?
     
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    I'll have to email my niece to find out Pete. Thanks for your reply.

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    I have edited trimmed original images to try and see detail.... see below.

    Wasn't happy re Gardenia...so did a bit more research.
    Pic 2 shows obvious stamens and long female parts.
    Behind the petals the spiky calyx.
    If you zoom in some of the leaves appear to be interesting shape....see smaller pic...and 2nd link
    Fabulous and glossy.
    I believe it is Carmona sp...common name Fukien tea tree.
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    File:Fukien Tea Tree (Carmona) - flower I.jpg

    <i>Carmona</i> (plant)


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      Hi Silver surfer, yes, google images of Carmona bonsai shows a perfect match. Cracking id skills as ever. I am very grateful.

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        My pleasure!
        More detective work!
        Not a plant I know.
        It looks super, so very healthy.
        Now your niece can look up how to give it TLC it wants.

        Do hope she gets the red berries.
        e-Bonsai - Carmona microphylla
         
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          Ahh, berries as well. She will be a very happy bunny if her plant has those.
          Thanks again S.

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