A neighbour has baffled locals after writing a note to a tree complaining about it blocking sunlight.

The homeowner expressed outrage that the large plant was blocking sunlight, causing him "inconvenience".

Shocked by the note, an anonymous local took to social media to share it with others.

Posting on Reddit, the man said: "I think my angry neighbour has finally lost it."

The letter read: "Dear Tree. I am writing to you today to express my frustration and anger over the fact that you are blocking the sunlight from reaching my property.

"I know that you may not be able to understand or respond to this letter, but I feel that it is important for me to express my feelings.

"As you may or may not be aware, trees need sunlight to survive and grow."

The neighbour notes that while he "appreciates the beauty and shade you provide", he feels the tree is "being a real jerk by blocking the sunlight" from reaching his home.

The man stuck his letter on the tree

The enraged neighbour continued: "I know that you cannot control where you grow, and I know that you are just doing what comes naturally to you.

"But please try to understand that your actions have consequences, and that they are causing me and my family a great deal of inconvenience."

The neighbour went further, asking the plant to "consider the impact" of its action.

They continued: "I am not asking you to move or to die.

"But I am asking you to consider the impact of your actions on those around you.

"Is it really worth it to block the sunlight, just so that you can have a little extra shade for yourself?

"I hope that you will take my words to heart, and that you will do your best to be a more considerate tree in the future."

Social media users have been left in disbelief by the bizarre letter to the tree.

The neighbour said he hopes the tree 'will take my words to heart'

One commented: "That's some Godfather-level passive aggressiveness.

"Using the remains of another tree to send a message."

Another said: "This is the most passive-aggressive thing I've ever seen."

One user expressed that they "laughed way too hard" at it, with another chipping in: "Your neighbour is insane."