The color is perfect!  I left the branches "up" so it would look like a pencil tree.  I do think it would be difficult to make the branches uniform if you pulled them down and out, but someone with some patience probably could.  It's very sturdy.  Comes in two pieces.  The "needles" do fall off pretty easily, just like a real tree, but it's not a big deal.   If you have a small space, or want something that will fit neatly in a corner, this tree is for you.