This one comes pretty close:I am stunned that there has been all this major criticism of a pretty good tree that could look damn nice with foliage PDQ. Just because it's not a world-beater without leaves doesn't mean that it must have major changes! OP: Do you have a venue in which you will showcase this tree in winter key? If not, then come back to earth, everybody.
I'd like to see some trees posted that possess all these wonderful, perfect characteristics that this poor piece of shit tree is wanting, -by those people specifying all these "must do" steps that a person with somewhat limited skills "must do". Baloney. Keep it healthy and sneak up on changes. Be happy with a nice tree. The tree can evolve with the owner.
Now, I suppose one can settle for mediocrity, or take a risk and strive for greatness.
Life is but a series of choices.