Was pretty easy to put together (would recommend two people though) and like all artificial trees, it takes awhile to move the branches into the perfect shape.  Love the color options.  I like white lights, but like switching to others if the mood hits me.  I was very disappointed putting it up one year later that some of the lights are out and like most people I can't find the lights to replace them.  This means I either find the paperwork to get the right bulbs or it is another expensive tree to buy next year.  Overall, a gorgeous shaped tree and while I think you can always tell it is artificial it looks pretty good.