Id please

Looks like a type of Ilex to me, looking at the leathery shiny leaves?

Ilex glabra perhaps?

 

Bam's is definitely not a Bay. Marley's is.

 

I was extremely surprised when they said it had grown so fast, I suspect they didn't notice when it was young and only when it was a good few feet grown.

You're right, definitely not bay now I think about it. I have another picture which may help?

 

Extra pic helps Bam.
I have been thinking Quercus ilex
I think I can now see the light coloured back of the leaves in new pic.

http://www.aphotoflora.com/images/fagaceae/quercus_ilex_holm_oak_tree_leaf_underside_06-05-04.jpg

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Quote... link below...
"Leaves: The tree's dark green leaves sport a leathery texture on the top; however, the bottom of the leaves feature a silver color and very fine hair. The leaves also have prickly edges that are very similar to those found on traditional Holly plants. As the tree matures, the edges of the leaves soften and the sharp points disappear."

http://www.2020site.org/trees/holm.html

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That second photo looks more like Quercus ilex... yes.

 

To be honest whatever it is, it's clearly within the 'Laurisilva' group of plants, that originate from Macronesian islands and the western Mediterranean coast.

Such plants include; Prunus lusitanica (portuguese Laurel), Ilex aquifolium (Holly), Laurus nobilis (Sweet Bay), Quercus ilex (Holm Oak)

 

Trunk certainly looks like a laurel.