I bought this little tree to serve as a centerpiece on my dining room table. The base is wobbly (I think the center spine of the tree pokes out a little at the bottom), but it stands up just fine. The branches are full & unfold nicely. The needles are a bit stiff, so I had to work a bit to get the ornaments on, but they are staying put. It's really adorable with the miniature ornaments & a LED string of miniature lights.