I have been looking for some nice palms that will be used for a 1/35 scale desert diorama at some point in the future. I opted for the 0 scale (train assessors) as it is close to 1/48 scale. G scale would be too big. The tree arrived smashed and I thought oh no, may have to send it back. However after removing it from the bent and smashed box I was surprised at just how well it is made for the price. The leaves are metal and so is the trunk. The leaves easily can be rearranged. (reshaped) What a nice looking tree after all. Not certain this is the tree for my diorama but I can say if it shows up at your door with a flattened box the tree is fine. Nothing broken, and it is easily 9 tall. I really think this is a nice tree for the price; it is big and nearly indestructible.