The DropDownTree validation error message appears when the widget gets opened. The message appears before the user is able to select an item. The behavior is not consistent with the validation of the rest of the widgets, such as DropDownList, for example.
Scenario 2: DropDownTree in a Form - Dojo
The DropDownTree is validated on open, thus it is marked as invalid before the user has the possibility to select an item.
The validation of the DropDownList should be consistent with the rest of the widgets. It should be validated when it is focused out