To all the people who replied to my request for help, I thank you all for your efforts but I think Chris from Vienne has solved it. He suggests it is an 'Acacia de Constantinople' (Albizia Julibrissin). This was my first time on the Forum and I am really pleased with the response you have given and will use it a lot more in the future. One of the questions raised by Steve at Misse, was where are am I located? Well my wife and I have a small holiday house in Riblaire, St Varent off the main road by the cheese factory (Goats cheese only) Best regards to all Henry