I've had a 7ft upside down Christmas tree for 15 yeas that I had to retire. I wanted to get a bit shorter and shopped around online for months before purchasing this one. It is not time to put the tree up yet have a month to go but I did open it when I received it. We put it up quickly & all was good. A quick set up h good height with some fanning of the branches it will be perfect for the season....it also has a spot for our star.