Amazing tree for a great price! Purchased the 9ft while it was on sale. Showed up in a few days. There are three parts to this tree with branches attached with hinges. Once flipped right side up they spread out and fall. I did this by myself and was struggling a bit with how heavy it was. Once the bottom piece was put on, the rest was easy. A little fluffing and decorating and it has been out best tree yet! I love the slight flocking with glitter, it was the perfect amount.