Artificial tree

An artificial tree comprising a plurality of tree sections secured together to form said artificial tree, each of said plurality of tree sections comprising a center shaft, a plurality of slip rings secured to said center shaft, a plurality of sets of branches attached to and emanating from said plurality of slip rings, each of said plurality of sets of branches being supported on each said center shaft by one of said plurality of slip rings, an upper connection peice on the top of said center shaft, and a lower connection piece on the bottom of said center shaft wherein each of said plurality of tree sections further comprises:

• a. a plurality of slip collars, and
• b. a plurality of connecting bars securing said plurality of slip collars rigidly with each other.