It was just the right size for running across three waist-high window panels. I like that the branches are amenable and fairly dense so that I could move them around to make the garland sit on a window sill. The "core" is harder to handle, but I managed to straighten it enough to meet the need. The sturdy core makes the garland pretty bulky. It came in a 3-ft wide box, and it will have to stay there during storage. It's also quite heavy; I thought about hanging it over the windows, but gave up because it'd require some serious nails or large Command hooks. As with most artificial trees/garlands, the leaves look plastic-y, but it looks pretty decent if you take the time to shape it to your liking and stand a couple of feet away. Overall, I wanted to make our home festive without much hassle, and it did the job.