I love this cute little tree. It is a lot better than I expected. Here are a few tips to improve your setup experience. This tree contains 3 segments. Each segment has the pole with the branches permanantly affixed to the pole. The top opening of segment 1 {Bottom} has a cap in the opening. The bottom opening of segment 2 {middle} has a cap in the lower opening. THESE CAPS ARE NOT MENTIONED IN THE ASSEMBLY DIRECTIONS BUT YOU MUST REMOVE THE CAPS TO CONNECT BOTTOM TO MIDDLE. I have included a pic of cap. I found it easier to straighten and fan out the branches and tips of bottom segment prior to putting middle segment on. And so forth with next segment. If you take the time to fluff out every branch and its tips you will have a very full tree without bare spots. It will take about an hour so be patient. Some reviews mentioned an odor. I didn't notice an odor but I did cough a bit when assembling tree but I have asthma so I used a mask. The included gloves were definitely a plus..2 pair. I considered the assembly easy and for reference I am a small built, short female. The tree pic is with added lights before decorating.