Invasives: would appreciate help to id this plant

Bush: 2 - 3 foot high
Mature leaf: approx 1" wide by 4" long w/ point tip
Stem: smooth and very flexible
Fruit: .25" black berry

 

Daphne laureola.

 

Nature Seeker,
Take a look at this link. Don't let it get a foot hold on your turf, it's nasty stuff and spreads like mad! barb

www.kingcounty.gov/environment/.../spurge-laurel.aspx

 

thanks for the id. I'll be working to eradicate this one immediately!

 

Here is a better link to that. I really had to search for it...
http://www.kingcounty.gov/environme...-weeds/weed-identification/spurge-laurel.aspx