Measure 6 inches away from the trunk on each limb, and cut each limb so it is 6 inches long. The limbs that you will use to hang coats should be aligned so the coats do not slip off.
Sand down the edges that were cut to avoid snagging on your coats. Use heavy-grade sandpaper first and then medium-grade sandpaper.
Locate studs in the wall where you wish to mount your branch coat rack and position the branch coat rack over the walls so it is horizontal. The limbs on the branch should be perpendicular to the wall or angle up to hold your coats. Screw the 5-inch screws through the branch and into the studs. Use one 5-inch screw for each stud.