Some people need a little more time than others to learn to live in close quarters like we do here in TV.
Get at least two estimates for removal. Hopefully she sees the tree service trucks and thinks she has won.
Add up the cost of installation, cost of removal, cost to install new landscaping and the price of your aggravation since she came over. Present your cost fact sheet to your neighbor with a smile on your face. Agree to have tree removed if she pays the costs upfront, cash preferred Have a witness present when/if she signs off on the costs.
This is definitely meeting her half way. This may cure the neighbor of attempting to influence (bully) her neighbors. Lets see how important her view is.
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