Here is a birch sapling that was suffering. It was being choked out by overcrowding which led to some rot and insect damage. It has a partial cradle suitable to mount an artifact, but it won't hold a sphere on it's own because it lacks a root or two. It stands 71" tall and the shaft ranges in diameter from 1-1/4" up to 1-3/4". It was dry hence the bark had to be stripped with a drawknife that leaves subtle facets and cambiun streaks behind. This is a raw material, finish it as you see fit. Currently it weighs 2#14ozs. (ufws291)