I am still trying to decide if I like the tree. The online picture makes the tree look like a matte finish pink tree, but the tree is a shiny tinsel in purple with red undertones. See image comparison above. There is a purple ribbon in the background. I did not spread out the branches, but just wanted to check on the assembly. The tree is from the National Tree Company not House of Hampton, so that could be why the difference.

The height is correct and it was easy to assemble. I am glad I purchased it on sale because I would have been very disappointed. 

Sadly my search for the perfect pink matte tree continues (