Only used it when I hosted xmas parties, held the tree well. Since I had to downside, no room for it or parties anymore. Yes, one of the prongs is bent, still does the job. Use it for real or fake trees. Can hold water. All hard, sturdy plastic with metal screws. The plastic has small details of pine needles and pinecones as a decoration. Is about 26" tall, 22" wide at the base. Located in North end.