looks real, feels real, smells clean and the best part, it fits in our home without taking up too much room. I was hesitant in downsizing, so glad I did. This tree is so perfect, I ordered two; one for upstairs, one for downstairs. The ornaments I have that fit on our previous big tree, now fit on the two slender. It's exactly the fit, the space saver, and the look I was going for.