Comes packed in a small rectangle box, requiring you to bend the branches out into the desired fullness of a normal tree.  This would be okay, except that it destroys the frosted coating that is sprayed on it.    The coating cracks and falls off each time you manipulate a branch.   The battery operated lights also burn through a set of batteries every 2 - 3 days, which is abnormally quick versus my other battery operated display pieces. The base/battery compartment is also very cheaply made and assembled.   I was disappointed in the overall quality and would not buy again, or recommend this item.