Can you attach a photo? Where do you live? Climate.

Thanks everyone for all the input, I have confirmed with the owner today who says they are Manchurian Pears. As stunning as they are I am not sure they are the right choice for where I want them....I want a row of autum colour/spring blossom (ideally soft pink) with lush green leaves in summer. The garden bed is about 1.2 m deep and 16 metres length, colour bond fence will be behind trees. On the other side of the future fenceline on the adjoining block is a sewer easement apparently large concrete pipe... so want to be mindful of invasive roots. Also what I like about these trees is the rounder shape with the " sticky outward" type branches rather than capital pears which seem to have branches more upright. Suggestions given these criteria? Thx for all the input..I love this site!!

I’ve had a look into the privet and it does fit the brief. Interestingly (and alarmingly!), my husband has developed an asthma type allergy that has become severe over recent months - a common cause of the privet!!! My impressingly fast growing plant is definitely getting pulled out as it doesn’t seem so impressive anymore...

coming from a northern country to Australia, I miss the white Christmases. A white decorated theme makes me feel at home and brings back happy memories whilst experiencing a non-traditional hot Christmas.