Lime green shrub - probably evergreen

Could it be a lonicera nitilda - it can be like box in that you can keep it neat and shaped. Not sure it is what you are thinking, but mine is bright yellow/gold. It stands out from a distance.

A Big Photo of Lonicera Nitida, Leaf Close-up from FindMePlants

 

I would go with Ligustrum aureum, Golden Privet.

 

Thanks, but its not that one. Still nice though.

 

How about Elaeagnus ebbingei "Limelight"


elaeagnus ebbingei limelight - Google Search

 

Excellent, I think we've nailed it.

As far as i can tell, its this one:

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Its one of the images that came up when I followed your link.

@All, thanks for all your suggestions. Not only does it seem we've answered the original question, but also there's lots of nice looking plants that I was previously unaware of that thanks to your suggestions, are now on my wish list.

 

Just to confuse you, there is another Elaeagnus that is very similar.
Elaeagnus pungens maculata.


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You really need to post a pic of a leaf to get exactly which one it is.

 

I suggested an eleagnus in the very beginning.
These are used widely as public area planting because they're such tough plants.

 

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The leaves are oval and about an inch long. the colour is lime green

eleangus that I have seen have leaves that are pointy and over 3 inches long .... but am glad that the OP has found the answer to his question

 

I know it seems that its been ID'ed but if there is any doubt is it not any of these forms of Griselinia??;

variegated griselinia - Google Search

 

I'm sorry Louise, yes you did, and I decided that it wasn't that. I think because I googled it and none of the results jumped out at me as the one I was looking for. My mistake, and credit to you