I really love this tree. Have dreamed about getting one for a few years now. 9 ft is really quite tall! But if I ever move to a smaller place I can just leave out the next to the topmost piece (it comes in five sections.) I can't imagine why the previous commenter hates this tree so badly. Vickerman has a very good artificial tree reputation. I like that they flocked the tree AFTER applying the lights because it looks more realistic. And so what if it covered the tags, etc. You want to cut them off anyway! I also like the way the snow is clumpy here and there. Again--more natural. I took the tree out of the box right away so that I could get the box out of the house (it was nearly the size of my couch!) It stood undecorated for a week and it was beautiful even bare. It hardly takes up any floor space so I may just leave it up year round! This is a fabulous tree. I can't imagine finding one better. My only complaint is that when I clicked the 9ft option I was directed to pay Plumstruck $510 and today when I clicked the same size to leave this feedback it said Pettit is selling it for $420. Not good!! Would rather not have discovered that but passing the lesson on to whoever reads this--when it says something like "7 others from $410 up" you should check it out. Merry Christmas! ps (I uploaded two photos. enjoy!)