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Ask the Expert: is this a weed?

Could you please tell me if this is a weed or not?
Thank you very much Emanuela

Flower Shop Network‘s Plant Expert Reply:

If it is what I think it is.  – it is not a weed. I believe this is a Spirea japonica which is a clump-forming decidiuous shrub. Heading into and throughout summer it will be covered with pink flowers.  Did this just pop up in your yard? They are usually propagated vegetaively or from suckers.  How long has it been in your area.