Hi Ritchie - did you try floral supply houses in CT? Know anyone with a resale # who can buy for you? JoAnn Fabrics sometimes has large collections of trees, silks, etc. And, there are floral supply houses selling on eBay. And, now that CT has had this much ice and tree damage, do you know any tree cutting experts? Google 'decorative white birch branches' - quite a few hits come up. With or without lights?

Jane