I love this tree. It's plenty fluffy enough for my needs. I don't plan to decorate it this year. I alternate a green tree each year with this one. It's tucked into a 24" corner of my dining room and fits well with the tips curled and fluffed. Could have more lights but I can add them later. Three sections fit into each other but the light cords don't connect at those points. They all drape down through the tree and connect on the floor. Odd, I thought. The metal trunk is skinnier than other trees I've see in the 7.5ft size making it lighter weight. This tree is white, not iridescent, which is exactly what I wanted. The branches on the bottom two sections are hinged. The top section branches pull down. Branches are strong enough for light ornaments. Not sure about heavier ones.