Absolutely beautiful tree!!  I do not decorate with ornaments because it is STUNNING all on it's own.  Description says lush with 1400 lights.  That is SO true.  The lights are amazing.  Number of assembly sections is 3 (not 2).  Very easy to assemble with hinged components and very little mess.  It is not a pencil tree; which is just what I was looking for.  It is a small lush tree.  The only worry I have is it is from China, with a one year warranty on lights - I hope the lights work in all three sections next year!!!