It COULD have been perfect, but the hook for hanging is very poorly placed, which should have been put on the back side of the main branch, in my opinion. As it is, it really detracts from the lovely design and I don't even know what kind of nail you would use since the portion of the tree with the hook does not lay flat against the wall and is two and a half inches away. It is quite unsightly. Fortunately, I was able to use fishing line to hang mine (attaching the line to curtain rods), and then covered the hook with a piece of paper which I painted the same color as my wall - hides it sufficiently. If I'd have had to hang with a nail, I think I may have actually returned it. Other than that issue, it is a stunning focal piece for the room!