Two trunks rather than one is what gives this 5.5-ft ficus its shape. A single stem produces a narrow, formal outline, while a pair lets the canopy split and spill out at various layers, which is how a mature ficus actually grows and why the tree fills a corner properly. Across those branches sit 756 polyester leaves, dense enough that the frame never shows through. The trunks are real wood, thick and accurately designed, and the branches and twigs are plastic over iron wire. That wire is the useful part: sturdy metal running through each branch means the position can be adjusted as needed, so the crown is reshaped to fit the space rather than accepted as it comes out of the box. A black plastic pot is included, 7 in across, with a cement base covered in simulated moss for both beauty and stability. Polyester leaves are easy to clean, and the tree needs no water, sun, or fertilizer while maintaining its height, color, and shape for years. Keeping artificial plants at home is also virtually pest-free, which live ornamental plants of this size rarely are. The whole tree weighs 10 lbs, light enough to move around easily. It creates a relaxed atmosphere at home and office and makes a warm, inviting space, working in any area of a home or condominium and displaying well in hotel or office lobbies, foyers, a living room, reception, or waiting rooms.