Blue needles dusted with snowy white tips are an unusual base to decorate against, and they carry silver, clear glass and white ornaments better than gold or red. Every leaf is molded from 100% new fireproof PVC that resists fading and deformation, is free of odor and non-allergic, which matters for a tree standing in a heated room for six weeks. LED lights are strung through the branches before packing, and the hinged sections open onto a metal stand. At 7 ft it suits a standard living room ceiling with room left over for a topper.