That could be it. I'm finding it pretty difficult to differentiate between the varieties. As far as I can tell, this is native, as it's just growing amidst the weeds and shrubs. I was looking at V. lentago, V. prunifolium, and V. cassinoides too. They all look pretty similar to my novice eye. Maybe the berries will help me narrow it down further.

Looking around some, and I think it's japanese tree lilac / Syringa reticulata. One volunteered in my yard. Unfortunately, too close to the service berry, which I like better. Off to find the hacksaw.

NO! Do not do a rejuvenation to any Viburnum!! Michael Dirr, who wrote the book on them and who has developed many of them, recommends infrequent and light pruning of Viburnums, if any at all. This is my favorite shrub. I have at least two dozen and about 8 different cultivars. I believe the one you have is a Burkwood, but it could also be Judd. Either way, it's gorgeous, pretty much pest- and maintence free, and you should definitely NOT coppice it. You do that to a Rose of Sharon or a lilac, but never to a Viburnum. Here is a link that might be useful: Michael Dirr's Viburnum for American Gardens

Hi Jen, Could you tell us what the flowers look like or provide a close-up pic of them? The more detail you can provide, via your pic or description, the better we will be able to help you. P.S. Have you considered signing up for an account at Photobucket? It's free, and it provides you with an easier way of posting larger, more detailed pics here than does the antiquated gardenweb mechanism. Here is a link that might be useful: Photobucket