The “branches” at the bottom and middle section of the artificial tree are sturdy and hold our large ordaments nicely. The wires hurt my hands a little while decorating which gave me the effect of a real tree. It does lean slightly to the left which again gives it a real tree effect. Probably I could spin the sections a bit but for the price and my lack of extreme effort I am pleased with this artificial tree. Ps. I did make it through decorating without a pair of gloves, but was tempted to slip on a pair. :)