Yes, Static mesh painting is possible with the foliage tool, however considering we are making an RTS, and you will be able to cut down foliage, I do not think that we will use that. Instead we will use Blutilities as shown in the video. 
Yes, Static mesh painting is possible with the foliage tool, however considering we are making an RTS, and you will be able to cut down foliage, I do not think that we will use that. Instead we will use Blutilities as shown in the video.