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thanks for your help, folks. We're still mithering about this tree, but seem to have a bit of a start with the ID. Chichopper - do you mean Pyrus Salicifolia (willow-leaved pear) ... can't seem to find anything online about P.Salisfolia ... At least the tree isn't planted in the ground yet. If this is the willow-leaved pear, I might give the RHS a call and see if they can help. However, we still don't particularly want the roots of this tree so near our property .... might ask our local area councillor. Cheers, Chox.