The the price that I paid for the tree I expected it to be of better quality.    The trunk has a crack all the way up the side and there are large amounts of glue at each spot where a branch is put into the trunk.    Also found that a couple of the branches are not glued in properly and am not sure how many years it will last.   

I did not return the item because I was not able to find another one in the area where I live.   And, I also wanted to get the tree in place before having company.   

Still need to return the warranty to the maker of the tree.