This was my first fake tree and I spent a lot of time deciding on it. All in all I am pleased with it. Just a couple small things kept me from giving it 5 stars. First, the top is flimsy and will not hold a topper. Fortunately, my mother has a fake tree (different brand)  and it had the same problem so I was prepared to wire on additional support. It requires some reshaping, but that's not a problem.    Assembly was a snap . Secondly, It's very full on the bottom, but just ok on the mid section. it might be better if I fluffed it out more. It is very nice looking as far a realistic look with different type branches. I would buy it again.