Take the time to shape and feather out each branch and it will look exactly like the picture. Fits together easily and the stand is sturdy. I got another foot in height by securely mounting it on a wooden box and then I wrapped the box like a Christmas present under it. It’s very stable. The spruce type tree in white is lovely and full. Exactly what I imagined. Very happy it turned out to be what it said it was cause I am very picky. I will be storing it upright and decorated in a protective bag every year.  Good quality buy.