I have some mixed feelings about this one. First if your not close up they look like a real boxwood and they look beautiful in a planter. However, there is a problem with quality control with this item. I was sent two and one had a damaged tip and a deep space with a company tag attached in it. Wayfair sent a replacement and that tip was missing leaves this time I had two pieces that came off in the box, so I used green plant wire to tie them back on to the plant rather than sending it back, because Wayfair states I have a hire than average returns. I didn't think it would be worth having another return on my account. So I say buy beware! You may have to exchange what you receive.Also, close up you can tell that it's not real, but it doesn't have a cheap appearance.