Our 'little' neighbor cut our tree in half – now we are flooded with tourists

A HOMEOWNER has slammed her 'little' neighbors after they chopped her tree right in half – as she revealed her home has become a tourist attraction.

Mrs Mistry – who did not want to give her first name – was furious when her beloved 20-foot-tall pine tree was neatly chopped down the middle.

A woman was furious when the pine tree was cut in halfCredit: Steve Allen

Neighbors next door complained that the branches were growing in their drivewayCredit: Steve Allen

Residents say the tree now looks strangeCredit: Steve Allen

The mother-of-two, who has lived in her sleepy cul-de-sac in Sheffield for 26 years, became attached to the greenery and loved seeing it outside her window every morning.

But one day the neighboring couple got annoyed by the huge tree and started a year-long quarrel.

Graham and Irene Lee, both in their 70s, complained that the branches were hanging over their driveway and attracting pigeons.

In 2021, they called in tree surgeons to brutally chop off half the branches.

NO FRIENDS

Although the hacking took place years ago, Ms Mistry said there is still bad feeling between the two households after her family was left “devastated” by the loss.

She told The Sun Online exclusively: “We're exchanging pleasantries now but that's all.

“After almost three years, we started living with our tree as it is, but we don't like it

'It doesn't bother me anymore, there's nothing we can do to change it. It is still there and we maintain it. We go about our business and they go about theirs.”

It's understood the tree will now be featured on Google Maps and is even a local attraction after going viral.

Ms Mistry added: “There is still the occasional car coming onto the road and you see people taking photos by the tree.

“It is a nice, quiet neighborhood to live in and the tree issue has been the only point of contention for years.”

Local resident David Hirst, who runs a walking group, told how he always takes new members along to view the much-discussed tree.

He explained: “The tree was cut down that way in 2021 because pigeons were nesting in it and the whole lot next door got bird droppings and all over their vehicle.

“It became a bit of an attraction and I understand it's now on Google Maps. The Waterthorpe area has become a bit of a highlight.”

'Little' neighbor saws tree EXACTLY in half after becoming frustrated with branches hanging over driveway

A woman who lived in a bungalow directly opposite the pine tree said: “It doesn't bother me so much now.

'I know both residents, they have lived next to each other for about thirty years, and I am friends with both.

“The locals don't care about it anymore, but it was a funny story at the time.”

The tree should never have been torn in two. It destroys nature

LouiseLocal resident

But other residents of the peaceful area disagree.

Jane admitted, “It was a crazy idea in the first place.

“It used to be a nice lollipop shaped like a big lollipop, and it's a shame it's been cut in half.

“Trees are beautiful to look at, especially when they are in their full glory.

“It is in Mrs. Mistry's garden and they maintain the garden from their side and always have it pruned.

“I recently noticed that the bone on the other side is becoming more leafy.”

She added: “The tree has become infamous – even my cousin who lives in Australia has heard of it!

“But it has nothing to do with us, it's a dispute between the two neighbors and I think it has died down a bit now.”

Local mother Louise, walking with her three-year-old son, believes the tree “should never have been torn in half”, saying: “It is destroying nature.

“Birds nesting in that tree have not only destroyed their habitat, but cutting it in half makes it look strange.

“Birds are birds, they eat, they poop, they fly and the tree should have been left alone. Any mess can always be cleaned up.”

The Lees declined to comment.

Irene had previously told The Sun Online: “We don't regret halving it and can't believe this is still news.”

When asked if she still had disagreements with the tree's owners, she replied: “We get along with everyone on the street. We've been here for a long time.”

She had explained: “The birds weren't really the problem, the tree was blocking our driveway

“We had it professionally pruned, then the tree surgeon said to me, 'Do you know it's going to grow back?'

“If that's the case, I'll cut it again, especially if it grows out too much.

“The neighbors may own the tree, but if it extends over our property, we are legally allowed to prune it back.”