Could you point me in the right direction on tree's

[more than horns]

I got a mount i would like to use a real tree on. After cutting it down what do i do? couldnt find much.

[roostinridge]

You need to look for something already dried, if there is too much moisture in the wood it will split and can do some strange things. If you can find something like old cedar or similar that is dry you are good to go.

[Uncle Harley]

hope it's not a big one or it would be heavy.    If you are talking about  cutting your own oval slabs  cut them in the winter time when the sap runs to the roots   If you cut them in summer time  when they dry the bark will split.

[more than horns]

i found a small poplar tree that is 2" max. It goes up and makes a complete circle and continues headed up. thought it would be cool for a pedestal.

[John Bellucci]

Osage Orange is a good, sturdy tree.  The heavy, close-grained yellow-orange wood is very dense and is prized for tool handles, fence posts, electrical insulators, and other applications requiring a strong dimensionally stable wood that withstands rot.  Withstands rot ... a BIG plus!

Interesting info on the Osage Orange ...
http://www.osageorange.com/Osage_Orange_P.html

Other than the Osage Orange, I've taken to building my own trees using PVC pipe and epoxy covering.  I texture the epoxy with modeling tools and latex or silicone press plates made over distinctive bark found on my property.  It's nice ... no two trees are exactly the same.

There are some fantastic leaves being manufactured and carried by Autograph Foliages, and Commercial Silk Int.  Combine all these "ingredients" and you have some terrific looking trees.

Good luck to you!

John.

[coonhollow]

or you could dig around on e bay for a few minutes!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ARTIFICIAL-MAPLE-TREE-SILK-5-HOME-DECOR-PLANT-BUSH-/350305801681?pt=Floral_Decor&hash=item518fda55d1

[more than horns]

Lookin on how to preserve it, not on how to get a tree. thanks tho.