Shrub in Ontario yard

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    Can anyone identify this shrub? I thought it was a type of spirea but the blooms are fairly unspectacular and they have a rather unpleasant smell. Thank you for your help.
     

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    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Also, opposite leaves (another reason not a Spiraea). Looks like a Viburnum to me.
     
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    Thank you. Is there anything I can do to make it a little more interesting? Something it is missing?
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Viburnum lantana or similar. If you don't like it, you should just take it out.
     
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    Thank you
     
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