hi can anyone identify this tree that seems to be taking over, I inherited the garden after my dad died and I'm sure he wouldn't have planted it so close to the Apple tree, thanks
I believe it is a gift from the birds...willow..Salix sp.
I think I can see leaf stipules in your pic.....
Those tiny leaf like bits at the bottom of the stalk.
I recommend you remove it asap before it becomes a giant!
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=salix+stipules&rlz=1C1GNAM_en-GBGB687GB687&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjTzc7K07XVAhVoK8AKHfbRA14Q_AUICigB&biw=1536&bih=759
thanks Silver surfer, now I won't feel guilty digging it up and putting it through the chipper
hi can anyone identify this tree that seems to be taking over, I inherited the garden after my dad died and I'm sure he wouldn't have planted it so close to the Apple tree, thanks 
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I believe it is a gift from the birds...willow..Salix sp.
I think I can see leaf stipules in your pic.....
Those tiny leaf like bits at the bottom of the stalk.
I recommend you remove it asap before it becomes a giant!
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=salix+stipules&rlz=1C1GNAM_en-GBGB687GB687&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjTzc7K07XVAhVoK8AKHfbRA14Q_AUICigB&biw=1536&bih=759
thanks Silver surfer, now I won't feel guilty digging it up and putting it through the chipper