Thanks for your report. This does appear to be English (cherry) laurel. Although it is spreading and can be a pest west of the Cascades, it is not on the regulated noxious weed list, meaning it can still be legally bought and sold in Oregon. For more info on Oregon Noxious Weeds, see:
https://www.oregon.gov/oda/programs/Weeds/OregonNoxiousWeeds/Pages/Law.aspx
For controlling English laurel, see: https://kingcounty.gov/en/legacy/services/environment/animals-and-plants/noxious-weeds/weed-identification/english-laurel

Wyatt Williams
April 11, 2024, 3:02 a.m.