I've not opened the tree or assembled it. I'm just trusting in Overstock's product. Will open at Christmas time when I am in my new apartment. Ever since my daughter passed away in 1994, we have set up a tabletop tree with her favorite ornaments used to decorate it. The one we used until last Christmas was the tree we had put up in her hospital room--she wanted to keep it in the room to brighten it up. So each month I put on new ornaments for the month: miniature school books, rulers, etc., for September; bride photos from the family, a veil, little bouquets for August--the month her brother was getting married in the hospital; bats, witches hats, etc. for Halloween--I think you get the picture. Now we keep her in our hearts--especially at Christmas since it was her favorite holiday--and set up her tree. A year ago my wonderful husband of 61 years joined his beloved daughter in the great universe--I hope they both approve my tribute.