Maybe a weigela if arching branches and an acuminate leaf tip.

Dan

Thanks for your response Dan. The branches aren't really arching and the leaf tip is more rounded. I would call the variegation "mottled".

There don't seem to be any blossoms on the plant. It just appears to have blossoms because the ends are whiter. I don't know whether these leaves will eventually turn greener or not. I have a couple of shrubs near my home that I'll keep my eye on.

I've looked online and in several of my gardening books trying to identify this bush/shrub. Now it's really bugging me. LOL

Connie

You asked for guesses, and that's exactly what this is, Connie, a WILD guess! Could it possibly be a variegated dogwood? I thought of this only because it's pretty commonly found at local garden centers, and from when I was occasionally involved with nursery sales, a lot of people seemed to be attracted to it. I don't remember exactly, but I'm thinking the leaves might be bigger than you're describing, but check out the pic and google it for more pics to see if there's any resemblance. There are different varieties with somewhat varying variegations, so if it looks close, but no cigar, it could be a different variety. Also, if you live near a "real" garden center, you might consider taking a small piece of branch in to get it identified.

When you figure out what it is, let us know!

Skybird

Here is a link that might be useful: Variegated dogwood

Thanks Skybird but that's not it either. The leaves don't go to a point like that, and the variegation is more splotchy than rimmed. And you're right, the leaves are smaller on the mystery bush.

Connie

OK, where there's a will there's a way. I don't know why the caption reads "desktop", but I'll work on that later.

Anyone have a guess now? {{gwi:1209649}}Desktop

Connie

Too blurry for me but vaguely like winter creeper, Euonymus fortunei.

Dan

I thought that too but Euonymus seems to have pointier tips on the leaves.

What about Lonicera nitida?

I was also thinking Ligustrum sinensis but those leaves are too pointy too.

I hope you find out what it is otherwise my brain will be thinking on this ALL DAY!

It is very pretty. Did you ask the lady if it has bloomed? That might help.

Good luck,

J

Lonicera opposite lvs. The ID key for euonymus is look for black dot gland in the base of each serration in leaf, magnified..

Dan

Perhaps 'Hakura Noshioki'?

Ding ding ding ding! X-ray you're the winner. That's it! The woman I spoke with did tell me that they are also sold in "tree" form, and now I see what she was talking about.

Thanks so much. Now I can find out it I want one or just enjoy it in the yard of someone else.

Connie

I've been hoping this would get identified! I would have NEVER guessed Salix. I really like this plant...not that I need anymore things to water, just that it is very pretty. Thanks for the ID, Xray.

I'm happy to be able to contribute to this awesome group.

I only recently discovered this plant on my bike ride home about two weeks ago. Having read how easy it is to root, I may just get one myself this summer.

Do I need to be concerned about the roots of this willow shrub regarding my water pipes?

Thanks.

xRay