It's a real tree for my family!!!! When I was a little girl my parents had a real tree. Uhhh....very early 60's.....Then mom wanted an artificial tree.............UGGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry!!!!! It's gotta be real for my household!!!!!! Love the smell...love making garland and other decore out of branches! It's the only way to go for us!!!!

Lauri