This tree is beautiful! It took only about 5 minutes to unpack AND put together! Then I spent about 15 or 20 minutes "fluffing" the branches. I got the 4.5 foot unlit tree. I added 4 strings of lights. I don't always use the same color lights and prefer the unlit trees. This year I used 2 strings of red lights and 2 strings of clear lights. I am "tickled pink" with the beauty of this little tree! I kept the box to store the tree in after the holidays, but it is not huge, so I think that I will be able to cover it and store it without taking it apart! Love, love, love! It is nice and fluffy and full...just like I wanted it! I hope that my review and pictures help you decide to go ahead and order it!