I use an extra layer in a map project to highlight reefs, rocks, wrecks or even areas I want to revisit. In your case you could call the layer trees. Process would be to
1. add a new layer
2. select type - I mainly use polyline but you could use polygon
3. draw around your tree or even draw an X - you have lots of editing options i.e. line thickness, colour etc and drawing an X with a mouse requires a steady hand.
Here's a quick example I drew on the Angle Lake test workspace. The red "circle"is actually a polyline and the yellow shape is a polygon.
Adding an image layer may also be an option for you. I haven't done much with images, other than use sidescan images to locate reefs etc.