I bought this because it is a fir, one that Ive always wanted to plant. The shape is great, and I love the tree. The branches, made out of plastic are, are real looking. But the top part has more of the paper type than the rest of the tree. and you can tell. You do have to take time to fix and arrange them. The problem was the lights dont work. The remote box did nothing. I bought it prelit due to my back and balance issues. So I was left with putting my lights on it. I couldnt return it and have one in time to put it up and enjoy it before Christmas. Was told there was an option for a credit, to wait for the email. Well, still waiting.... All in all, its a nice tree especially for the price. Hey, once you get lights and ornaments on, its great.