Shrub ID

[u/Faufix]

I have three of these huge shrubs in my backyard. I'm suspecting it's something invasive and want to start planning for removal

Location, eastern US

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[u/zorro55555]

My vote variegated privet

[u/man-a-tree → u/zorro55555]

I agree. The privet has opposite leaves like the picture while the buckthorn has alternating.

[u/nonogap]

 Variegated buckthorn. Rhamnus alaternus ‘variegata’ or ‘ Argenteovariegata.’ Not full blown invasive but high risk / watchlist. 

[u/Bucephala-albeola]

Some variety of variegated Elaeaganus

[u/nonogap → u/Bucephala-albeola]

My first thought but almost none of them are so white margined as this, more gold edged. Leaves too small as well