What is this....a weed, shrub, or tree?

I'm in Western NC and this has come up in my yard. It's fast growing and spreads easily. I'd like to use it if I can, but I want to be sure of what it is first.





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What is this....a weed, shrub, or tree?
I agree with him...it's privet that has been allowed to just grow wild.... also agree that you'd be better off without it... the birds like the seeds, but then they go poop them all over and spread this stinker..... plus, it sends up suckers that keep right on spreading... soon it's a thicket that even wildlife cannot get thru.... you may like it and choose to use it, but if you do, know that you'll need to prune it heavily to keep the seeds down and that bees will love it when in bloom.... it's not pretty in spring, cuz the leaves hang on all winter, but then look really ratty until the new ones appear in late spring.... if you like the looks of the plant, go look at the other kind, the variegated privet.... it's much nicer to the environment and easier to keep contained.... also a tough plant that doesn't mind you pruning it to keep it in line.... doesn't sprout all over tho.....
Reply:it looks to be a privet. it has small white flowers in the spring ,and dark purple berries in the fall. is considered a shrub.
Reply:i have seen these--forgot the name---in NY people treat them like shrubs
Reply:It is Ligustrum sinensis, Privet. Rid yourself of it now, it is an invasive weed that unfortunately is still used in the industry, Green Industry/Plant industry.
Reply:Does it bloom? It almost looks like a type of Japonica. I live in N.E. Tn. and when I started trying to find out what mine was older folks called it a japanese rose.

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