GREAT FOR OUTDOOR USE, AS IT IS STURDY & WELL BUILT.  I PAIRED THIS TREE WITH THE CHIPPENDALE STYLE WHITE SQUARE PLANTER FROM WAYFAIR.  IT LOOKS GREAT BETWEEN MY GARAGE DOORS IN FLORIDA SUN. I USED LAVA STONE & LINED THE PLANTER WITH SCREEN SO IT WILL NOT BLOW OVER. I JUST LOVE THE STYLE IT ADDS TO THE ENTRY ALSO!