This faux plant looks very realistic, and even the part on the trunk where the 2 halves are connected is almost undetectable when assembled. It was very easy to put the 2 halves together and fluff the branches out. The base is well weighted for stability. Now I just need to find the perfect basket or planter to screen the utilitarian base and it will finish out my screened porch beautifully. Another Wayfair win!