Tree is a lot smaller than I realized. I figured 5 ft would be the tree with out star and I don’t even really think it’s 5 ft with star. No matter how many zip ties (the ones included) I have attached to keep it straight in the pole it doesn’t stay that way. We do not live in a majorly windy cold area and the material of the tree is already looking old and hanging in strands. I love the whimsical look of the tree but it’s not something I would buy again.