It is plastic and you get what you pay for. But that being said it is what I expected for the price. It arrived on time and well packaged. It is very easy to put together, you just twist the three pieces together. Even though it plastic it is durable. It is for a garden along our shed and I was looking for something that would make an impact from a distance. I also wanted something reasonable that would big enough to make such a statement. This fit the bill! From our deck you would think it’s iron. Super happy with the purchase!