Hi, yes it does fit with the tree of heaven description. The earlier photos with the full leaves were from last summer so as the leaves are only just starting its a bit difficult to see if a gland is there but thanks i will look out for it. Yes it does grow from stump to an extra 7 or 8 foot branches in a very short time. It has no flowers or fruit though just red/claret/green leave. I really appreciate all the coments. Thank you everyone for helping.
I agree with Silver surfer and Dovefromabove, it's definitely Ailanthus altissima. Have to be honest, looks like a tree that needs controlling a lot. No wonder previous neighbours cut it down like that. It will grow very big and very fast. Surprised to see this choice of tree for your garden.
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RHS describes the young leaves of the Tree of Heaven as being reddish.
https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/details?plantid=81
It's also in their list of trees that respond well to pollarding.
https://www.rhs.org.uk/about-the-rhs/publications/magazines/the-garden/2013-issues/january/How-to-pollard-and-coppice-shrubs.pdf
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
If you look at the maturer leaves in the second picture the leaflets are too big to be a Gleditsia. Their leaflets are much smaller than those shown.
Thanks for all taking time to help. I have a couple of more photos of the leaves if these may help with the identification.
No idea but it looks lovely! Sorry I couldn't be more useful!
I am pretty sure it is Tree of Heaven.....Ailianthus altissima.
Please can you turn a single leaflet over and look for a tiny bump. See image This is a gland
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Gland on back of leaflet..see...
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn49/Silversurfer100/AILANTHUSALTISSIMA23-08-200708-54-1.jpg
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=Ailanthus+altissima+leaf+gland&client=firefox-b&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiDzJjlsYTUAhWKBsAKHT-TDfcQ_AUIBigB&biw=1536&bih=731#imgrc=Z8gSP7CB4UslPM :
It is a problem tree as it sends out suckers.
Grows huge and fast.
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Thank you.
Yes...glands are there..all be it small.
You may be able to see them more clearly once leaves fully open.
Definitely Ailanthus altissima.
Look out for suckers...often a long way away from the trunk.
I agree with Silver surfer and Dovefromabove, it's definitely Ailanthus altissima. Have to be honest, looks like a tree that needs controlling a lot. No wonder previous neighbours cut it down like that. It will grow very big and very fast. Surprised to see this choice of tree for your garden.