The tree has its own stand that supports it that way. no strings no nothing but the stand. Have had it for about 5 years new. Love it because besides being different the most used up room is at the ceiling and with dogs need I say more LOL!!! plus we put a train around it also.
First time my GS seen it at the age of 4 looked at the tree looked at grammy. (Mind you he's always been a old man) and said well gram I'm here to help decotae your tree but I don't know how to tell you this, and sorry to hurt your feelings BUT do you know you put in upside down. The concern in his little face sp priceless. left us all in tears