This plant is made with quality material but when I tried to shape the branches it didn't fill it like I expected.I really worked at it but it just wouldn't work. It does look good, the branches look real and it's very easy to put together, and the base makes it easy to go into the ground. It did have another problem when I was shaping the branches the pieces would come of, they were easy to put back on but I'm scared after staying outside very long they are going to come off with the wind. I give this a 3 only because the pieces coming off and it needs to be fuller, maybe a few more branches should be added or more added to the branches. It would be beautiful beside a fireplace, on the front porch in a pot, it's perfect for a child's tree, so they have their own tree to decorate with lights and Christmas decorations, it can be used in a lot of ways inside or outside. Its nice It can be put together and taken apart for easy storage.