I bought this tree but the owner did not know who made it or what was used for the leaves. The leaves are made from some kind of material that has holes. Sorta like a sponge and something like what liken looks like but finer and without the thick stems. Does anyone know what this material is. It produces a very convincing tree.
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I may be wrong, but it does look like carefully selected clumps of fine lichen. What does it feel like? Does it feel natural, or synthetic?
Think Nicole is right; That looks to be like carefully clumped pieces of lichen (lychen?) glued on to a mantel like a tree branch or some weed stalks. Whatever it is, it looks like nice representations of some pretty good sized trees, rather than the little 6" or 8" tall trees that seem to be available commercially.
Paul Fischer
It could be Super Turf from Scenic Express which looks like Lichen but it is made from foam.
Bob
Another vote for Lichen. I believe you'll be able find some close to home. Green dye, glycerin and water is what is used to preserve and color it.
Pete
It looks like the Scenic Express Super Turf material.
Here's a link:
Here's one of the photos from the Scenic Express web site:
Jim
Jim - you are awesome - I am going to say this is super turf. I tried lichen and could not replicate the look. It is definitely synthetic after feeling it. It is much harder/courser than lichen and not brittle like dried lichen would be.
David,
It's good stuff. You can also glue a little bit of coarse turf or other flocking material on its surface to make the branching pattern appear more subtle and realistic. 
Jim
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