Here is the picture of the shape of the bush. It has not been manicured as far as I know.

This is the back of the bush, so that you can see the stalk.

Thanks in advance for any help you can provide identifying this plant.

Bonnie
Loves_Succulents

Looks like Ligustrum.

The berries are supposedly inedible, although they may contain some medicinal extracts. And otherwise, the plant is considered invasive.

Here is a link that might be useful: Ligustrum

Yes: over-pruned (meat-balled) privet.

Thanks for the responses. I chopped those down and once I get the stumps out and the house painted I will replace with Succulents!