This is the perfect tree for a small apartment. It only takes up a two foot radius so you can put it almost anywhere. It was the easiest tree I have ever assembled. It isn't the most realistic looking, there are parts where you can see the inner pole. If you fluff it up nicely and put ornaments on it you can't tell though! Definitely worth the price.
I had been thinking about getting a 'pencil' tree for several years now, and I'm so glad I finally did! It fit the little niche' that I had picked out for it and it's just a cheerful addition to my living room instead of a huge monstrosity that's in the way. I will donate my old 'big' tree to Goodwill and let someone else enjoy it while this one will fill out the rest of our years just perfectly!
i probably give 3.5 more than a four, top portion is not hinged, its same old eventually will break off type. but rest tree is basically what expected. I got decent price, one small piece did fall off while fluffing it. not major enough to return. we actually left all together and put in a corner in basement. lol, but on a decent slim tree, i can't say anything really bad about it.