I know it’s July but I just couldn’t wait to see how this tree was going to look so I had to get it out of the box and put it up!! I ABSOLUTELY love this tree!! I can’t wait to bring it out AGAIN in December  decorate it for Christmas!! While I was putting it up a couple of the tips did come off but no one else would ever notice, and it’s nothing that a little glue won’t fix. And you can see the trunk of the tree but I don’t mind that bc it just makes it look more realistic. I will however use some garland to cover up where the branches are connected to the trunk of the tree when I put it back up in December, but that’s not a problem for me. If you are looking for a realistic tree, I would definitely recommend this tree!! I love it!!