Tree ID Please

[Freckl]

Hi Just pick up the lady today I think this is a camellia or some kind of rhododendron could someone please confirm?

Thanks,

[Grant Bowie]

large leaf gardenia?

[kcpoole]

Definitely Gardenia
Most likely the big leges one as grant suggeated

[Freckl]

Ah it definitely does match that description, I guess then the large leaves dont bode well for bonsai? Would i be better off keeping it as a feature tree?

[Peterji]

Personally I think it has great bonsai potential! You should be able to reduce leaf size over time by defoliation. Nice base and trunk.

[mtarros]

Very nice trunk, i agree with peter this will make a nice bonsai and the leaf size will reduce.