This tree did not live up to my expectations. If you look at the product photos all u can see is the nice PE branches. I also searched PE in the search options and this tree came up. The tree came earlier than expected which was great. But opening it up the tree is like 25 nice PE branches. The rest are the PVC. I have always hated the feel of the pvc type. I had to where gloves to fluff the tree. I was also expecting the tree to come out a lot fuller. I sat fluffing for an hour and still feel there are empty spots. After plugging it in we noticed that half the trees lights seemed to be in the bottom fourth of the tree. (The picture I posted does have 2 extra strings of lights. You can kind of tell because they are larger and more bright white) very disappointed for the money I spent. It does seem like the tree will last a long time. The branches feel well attached and the sprigs as well. Maybe my expectations were to high. It is our first Christmas as husband and wife on our own.