Each tree had limbs removed, which were then reattached to replicate the natural Swamp Cypress with our custom made artificial foliage. All seven treetops were totally assembled, then disassembled for shipping. Many limbs were 12-15 ft. long and required tens of dozens of artificial foliage branches, all reapplied by hand. This design/built process took 5 tree builders 3 weeks to complete before we shipped the disassembled seven trees.