Very lovely/healthy tree. I know it looks dead in the pics but it is just dormant, the buds are swelled and ready to bloom any week now! My favorite part is the spectacular NEBARI! This tree will give me a jump start on a red wood bonsai piece. The only complaint i have is there is a bare spot on the lower part of the trunk... it will require some branch grafting before i can begin training it for bonsai. I think i should also mention that other than the bare spot on the trunk, the top of the tree has an excellent start on ramification. The tree comes in a very sturdy ceramic pot. If you are a bonsai enthusiast like myself, the pot that comes with the tree is only training quality, it is not a presentable display pot for showing off your work of art. However if you are not a bonsai enthusiast and want this item for home decor it is still a beautiful pot. Can't wait until the spring so i can plant my redwood in the ground to thicken up the trunk!