The branches are nice, the leaves look real but not at all from the underside - which isn't terrible and probably expected. One thing to note is that to achieve the best look for this tree, when you take it out of the box put a laptop with the picture of it from the website next to you and try bending and adjusting the leaves so they mimic that look. Doesn't look good any other way. Could have been a little taller, but its still a nice looking tree!