Badly pruned and too far away.

Vicary Privet.....Ligustrum x. vicaryi.

Thank you for the id. I've googled vicary privet and I'm pretty sure thats the one. Thanks!

I'm still looking for something for my backyard. I've posted my question on another forum. If anyone can suggest something, I'd appreciate it.

Here is a link that might be useful: Looking for a tall-shrub/small-tree

Wichita Blue Juniper? I'm of a mind one needs privacy 12 months a year.

Here is a link that might be useful: {{gwi:228395}}

Thanks saltcedar!
I agree with you on privacy but I love the rustling of leaves in summer time. Since summers in Ontario are so short and that is the time when we really do enjoy our backyard, I do want to get some summer plants.

You have a point about the leaves, but having grown up in the
upper Midwest I never understood the desire to look at bare
branches all Winter. Now I have mostly evergreen plants that
have more "Winter interest" than any deciduous plant ever had.

Can't beat quaking aspen for rustling.

Or quaking.

@saltcedar. We are not home much during the day to truly enjoy the evergreens in the backyard. But I do see your point.

@bboy. I googled quaking aspen and I've looked at some pics. Although I'm not certain, I think those are the trees that are behind our backyard fence growing in the wild area. They are always 'shimmering' even when there is no breeze. I absolutely love them.