THIS TREE IS VERY FULL AND I WAS ABLE TO DECORATE IT WITH 1,500 WHITE MINI-LIGHTS AND OVER 200 ORNAMENTS. IT IS VERY STURDY AND THE SHAPE IS BEAUTIFUL.IT WAS VERY EASY TO "FLUFF" THE NEEDLE BRANCHES. WAYFAIR AND THE NATIONAL TREE COMPANY ARE A "GREAT COMBO"...PERFECT TREE AT A PERFECT PRICE!!!