I feel like I have a Charlie Brown Christmas tree this year, lol. it was cold and dark and I was tired of looking and its getting so close to Christmas that I settled on this one. lol. was putting it in the stand and man that sucker is short and crooked and lopsided! I hope all the lights and decorations make it look pretty. lol. at least it has a pretty green color, instead of the yellow or brown tint the others had. I dont like this kind of needles either, but couldnt find the one of the others that I liked