There is a hanging Stalk with a Hanger and six posts to slip into the sleeve of the limbs. The perfect tree for displaying birdhouses or ornaments. It is easy to assemble as the limbs slip into the hanging hanger into the sleeves of the stalk—the ideal balance with six limbs. It's a hook welded onto the hanging stalk, with an additional hook hanging the whole tree. Metal twigs that mimic the real deal wood tree decor. Measures 27" tall X 47" wide. It ships in 2 boxes 1 box 35x30x7" 17 lbs The branches are all the same size. 1 box 28x10x10" 7 lbs center post