This is a gorgeous tree!  I would buy it again in a second.  I bought the 9 ft. tree, and it is perfect.  I was nervous it was going to be too wide at the bottom based on the measurement given, but is actually only about 54 inches in diameter.  It is extremely messy to take out of the box and fluff, but it is well worth it for how it looks when assembled. The flocking is very nicely done, and in many spots it looks like snow piled up a little on the branches.  Amazing tree!