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these are the only two sweet Bubba desert Willows at the nursery. they are $250. I’m not sure if either one is healthy and good. I wanted to make sure it had a good base shape if I was going to spend that much money. I like the height and shape of the one on the right, but the base of the trunk worries me. The one on the left seems like it won’t be beautiful when it grows up. But I don’t really know almost anything about trees.

What would you advise as an arborist?