Solved ID a tree please

I have recently bought a house and my neighbour has a tree just immediately behind the fence of my back garden and overhanging my garden.

I have attached pictures of the tree and a picture of a branch cutting which overung my garden.

Could anyone tell me what this tree is please? It is about 10 meters from the back of my house, but much closer to the separate garage you can see in the picture.

Could the tree roots cause damage to my house or garage or do I not need to be concerned about it?

Thank you.

 

When were the pictures taken, if now I'd guess its a willow of some kind.

 

Hi Pete, yes they were taken today. If it is willow that's not good news as I can see willow is listed as one of the four worst trees for tree root damage to buildings

 

Jonathan and welcome to GC.
I don't know what the tree is or about its root structure but I think it looks great because it hides the neighbour. Maybe that is why they planted it, to hide your predecesspr.

 

Well I dont think it will be a problem for a few years, it just depends on how big they let it get and what type of willow, if it is a willow, it is.

 

The guy before me was a copper, so that would definitely give them the motivation for the tree!

 

Ok thanks Pete

 

Hang around, others might have some input.

 

It does look like a Salix...common name willow.
They are notorious for needing a lot of water so will seek out water in drain pipes./sewers etc
Old clay were easy to penetrate. New plastic probably harder.

It looks very nice planted there ...but I cannot tell if it is near your drains.
It can always be pruned/pollarded if it gets too big.

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