The tree is made of silver alluminium wire that are carefully twisted together to make a sound structure of a tree, then the leaves are done by twisting in a different fashion to form the leaf pattern, the tree is standing on a solid piece of mahogany wood which stands out beautifully against the silver alluminium wire, there are felt pads underneath to stop scratching on delicate surfaces, it's an Ideal present for someone who appreciates this kind of form.