I've been getting real trees every year but the prices have gone up so much that I decided to give this tree a try after seeing many in the just put it up and it's absolutely gorgeous. I highly  recommend. This tree will last for years it's extremely beautiful lots of lights beautiful warm white. Is it looks real. Great part is it's making no mess in my house I don't have to figure out how to throw it away when Christmas is over and it was easy to set up. I love the way it sweeps down at the bottom. This photo is right after we finished assembling it so there are no ornaments on it yet. It's really beautiful and full.