Requesting Plant ID, Myrtus Communis?

[bonsaiwood]

Here's a little plant I purchased in the Spring from a local grower.





The grower claimed it to be Common Myrtle, Myrtus Communis. I did not see an ID tag inside the pot (1 gallon), or on any of the pots nearby. Just thought I would post it here for some insight/verification of species... The leaf margins appear serrated- the common myrtles I see from pictures online present leaves appearing entire (smooth margins). Leaves are opposite.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Shibui]

Pretty sure you are correct about Myrtus, and most other species that are called 'myrtle', having smooth leaf margins.
That leaf - and stems and growth - is familiar. I'm racking brains trying to come up with an ID.
Possibly Escallonia sp??

 

[bonsaiwood]

Thanks for the reply, Shibui.
The grower expressed some doubt, so Myrtus was probably his best guess.
If and when it flowers then we’ll have a better clue.

 

[Esolin]

Not Common Myrtle. I'd bet money that's a Spindle tree of some sort. If it was a bonsai nursery and/or the leaves stay small, probably Euonymus Japonicus. If the leaves get big, it's one of the European Spindles, which are very common in California landscaping. Less good for bonsai.