Not super impressed with this 9 ft. tree. But, for the price, it's okay. WF images of the tree undecorated, look just as it does in person. There is not a top branch on the top of the tree sturdy enough to hold any tree-topper. My husband tried to make it work but found no way. I'm going to have to make a large bow instead, which will be very pretty, but not as pretty as our traditional tree topper. Also, while putting ornaments on, the tree is unsteady and moves.....enough, so that I suggest you be careful! I love the lights on this tree, but that's a matter of personal taste. In the end, it's the ornaments and plenty of lights that make a tree truly beautiful, and as I said, for this price it's just fine. I think it's better in the long run to wait till after Christmas and purchase one of those $900-$1200 trees, (or more!) and not have to worry about having to buy one every 3-4 years. This is our second in 3 years, both of which cost $500-$600. I think there's a reason why the expensive ones are.....well, expensive!