the tree is really nice when it's put together, but there were some issues. getting it together took two people and a rubber mallet as the hole for the metal rod that fits into the first piece of the trunk was so tight it would barely go in. the top of the tree just sets into the trunk very loosely and shifts around. the metal base of the tree is very small and does not adequately stabilize it. my daughter knocked it down very easily, so I suggest adding some kind of weight to it. but still beautiful