Tree ID

[sportsman94]

Looking for some help in identifying this tree growing along our wood line. To me, the leaves look reminiscent of some sort of fruit tree, but it’s not the normal Bradford pear seedlings we have popping up everywhere. Can anyone help identify?

 

[NCHillbilly]

That almost looks like a Japanese Camellia to me, except the edges of the leaves are usually finely serrated on those. Keep in mind that there are a lot of those deep south plants I'm not familiar with.

 

[fishfryer]

Might be Cherry Laurel

 

[menhadenman]

My ID ap says glossy privet

 

[ucfireman]

I was thinking Japanese privet. But no clue.
Wait a few years and see what it fruits. If it doesn't cut it down.

 

[NCHillbilly]

My ID ap says glossy privet

Privet always has opposite leaves, not alternate.

 

[westcobbdog]

Maybe a wild camellia with a wax myrtle next to it.

 

[menhadenman]

Privet always has opposite leaves, not alternate.

I’m out of my lane but here’s what came up.

 

[NCHillbilly]

I’m out of my lane but here’s what came up. View attachment 1243268

Yeah, I'm familiar with it. It has opposite leaves. The tree in the OP has alternate leaves.