Finally installed this, and is absolutely PERFECT!!! Love everything about it! We are using this as a permanent piece in an empty corner of our newly completed backyard. We have a lot of wind so we secured the base to a concrete base we had poured at about 12’ deep. Still have to figure out what to put at the base so the bolts aren’t obvious. I sprayed the leaves with a scotch guard outdoor uv protectant… in hopes they stay white for as long as possible. And this is definitely a statement piece and we are IN LOVE!!!