This tree is easy to assemble. It did take me 2 hours to arrange the branches, but it looks spectacular! Very realistic; the plastic tips are on the outside, with the more brushlike tips closer to the "trunk" of the tree to fill in. No major holes. If you take the time to "fluff" the branches, you will not be disappointed. We are planning on storing it with a dropcloth over it in our basement so that I do not have to spend 2 hours arranging the branch tips again!

Pros: Easy assembly, very realistic, pretty
Cons: Time-consuming arranging process