The tree is gorgeous!  I was able to quickly assemble it by myself and connecting the lighting was a “no-brainer”. The needles on the exterior of the tree are exact replicas of living branches. After assembly, there were maybe 5 pieces of needle debris on the hardwood. The package included numerous replacement lights and fuses. We replaced a 9 foot tree and still were able to get all our ornaments on because the tree is so thick.  The cost was phenomenal for the quality. You cannot miss with this purchase!