I needed a strong vertical line for a room that had a lot of horizontals in it--sofas, low tables, etc. This palm tree, repotted in a tall pot did the trick. I put the palm in the far corner of the room so that it is the first thing you see when you enter, and boy oh boy, has that tree fooled people. It looks just like the photo both from a distance and up close. Get this one--you won't be disappointed.