Wanted to love this tree but was pretty dissapointed when it showed up. It isnt the same color as pictured. I could justify the higher price tag because the tree appeared to have a rather unique color and the tips were varied and interesting. The reality was a bog standard green tree with equally unimpressive looking tips. Maybe for half the price it could be a decent tree but there are much stronger offerings out there. It was an instant return, so I cannot speak to whether the lights worked or how they looked.