Lower the transparency of the shader about 60%. Click image for larger version

Switch to the Front Viewport and Activate your Joint Tool. Click image for larger version

Hold down the X key to snap your first joint to the origin of the Grid. Click image for larger version

Keep holding X and snap the rest of your joints up the trunk of the tree. Click image for larger version

Select the Custom setting under the Joint Size Menu. Click image for larger version

Lower the Joint Size to your liking. Click image for larger version

Modeling
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Rigging
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Dynamics & Skinning
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