Mystery Plant ID please

[Spruance]

Mum bought a small shrub today from the local GC but the label was missing and as the GC is now perhaps more accurately described as a 'plant retail centre', no-one had the slightest clue what the plant was although one person - the supposed gardening expert - ventured that it might be a member of the box family.

The plant is intended to replace an ailing Skimmia in a concrete urn under the front porch. It is in full sun only in the mornings and whilst still outside is sheltered from all but horizontal rain.

I am sure that someone here will know what it is though. i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd161/GWDAdmin1/Smilies/Default/wink.gif

Image 1 (The plant is around 12 inches/30cm tall at present)


Image 2 (Macro shot showing leaf detail).

[Tig]

It does look like a buxus of some sort, the height would be right for a young plant. Not sure about the leaf colour though, mine are much darker

x Tig

[Jilly]

I could be wrong i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd161/GWDAdmin1/Smilies/Default/undecided.gif but I've just been out to look at mine & I think it may be a Sarcococca that's gone a bit yellow from being in it's pot too long. If it is well done your Mum for getting one that size for that price.

Jillyx

[Spruance]

Thanks Tig. i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd161/GWDAdmin1/Smilies/Default/smiley.gif I have been googling around this afternoon and have to admit that it does look like a buxus but it would be nice to ID the variety if possible.

[Tig]

Spru have a look at this there are quite a lot of buxus to choose from

www.boxtrees.com/buxus.html

Jilly I thought maybe sarcococcca but the leaves on mine were less 'dense' and slightly more pointed towards the tips

x Tig

[Geranium]

My immediate thought was a Buxus, too. I've got one that has slightly 'burnished' leaves, as well as the ordinary one.

[andy]

Before looking at any of the replies, Buxus was my first thought too

[Spruance]

Ok thanks all - that's a clear majority for Buxus then. So it's definitely not a Romney! i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd161/GWDAdmin1/Smilies/Default/grin.gif