Ilex verticillata? Here is a link that might be useful: Ilex verticillata

Terminology.....especially when it comes to plants and gardening......is a tricky thing ;-)) It sure helps when asking questions to use the correct terminology as it usually generates better responses but not everyone is familiar with the correct terminology so we go from there! Often when responding to specific questions posters will try to educate as well, so that the OP will know more going forward and that future questions may presented more clearly for better responses. Not all needled - as opposed to broad leafed - trees are pines and not all cones that these trees produce are 'pine cones'. Pines are just one of many types of conifers - firs, junipers, spruces, hemlocks, cypresses, etc. all belong to this grouping. We won't even talk about cedars, as that is a common term that can get everybody confused! Now to Ken's comment :-)) The term "conifer" is applied to a type of plant. The terms "tree" or "shrub" are applied to a manner of growth, not a specific type of plant. In many cases, there is considerable overlap. There are shrub-like perennials and tree-like shrubs. And not all shrubs are flowering plants! Many produce flowers that are so insignificant as to never be noticed or in the case of needled shrubs, not produce anything recognizable as a flower at all!! Not all conifers are trees. Many are but they can also be shrubs of varying size. They can also be groundcovers. All that means is they display a form of growth that is not tree-like, i.e., no clear, distinct trunk and minimal height. I know Ken's intent was to direct you to the best place on GW to get your questions answered but it really doesn't matter where you ask your questions. Knowledgeable folks abound all over. And sometimes his adamant declarations can be confusing, especially to new posters or rookie gardeners. If nothing else, you can take away with you the fact that not all conifers are pines :-)) And also that not all conifers are trees :-) And not all shrubs produce showy flowers :-)

Someone else suggested Hawthorn on the Name That Plant Forum, but it's such a large family of plants it was hard to search for it. But I think Saltcedar nailed it; "Xylosma congestum? Shiny Xylosma(Xylosma congestum): http://jeju.us/?p=529 saltcedar" Other sites said it is sold in nurseries as an evergreen hedge plant, has flowers that attract bees, and berry's for wildlife. I guess a seed was in some nursery pot soil. It came up near where I planted an oriental persimmon from Fanick's Nursery. It sounds like an interesting plant so I'll keep it :-) Here is a link that might be useful: Saltcedar's link to Xylosma congestum

Awesome!!! Sounds like an interesting small tree. Thank you!