java version "1.6.0_15"
Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.6.0_15-b03)
Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM (build 14.1-b02, mixed mode, sharing)

Does this problem occur on J2SE 5.0.x or 6.0? Yes / No (pick one)
Yes

Operating System Configuration Information (be specific):
Client: Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]

Bug Description:
RFE: make SynthTreeUI public

Currently it is very difficult to workaround java bugs as we can't extend SynthTreeUI due to the class and constructor not being public.