Is this a Christmas tree fail or a triumph of minimalist festive art?

No ornaments, apart from a star and a single purple sash, cover this metallic 'tree'.

That is the sight outside Streatham Hill station this December protected behind metal crowd barriers.

And some festive well-wishers are not happy.

What do you think?

Sad 2 C this on my shopping trip Y bother !? What even is it? Cos it's NOT a Xmas tree #streatham @lambeth_council pic.twitter.com/ICb86nRwjm

— Jon Campling (@joncampling) December 14, 2014

Have you ever seen less effort put into Christmas? #streatham pic.twitter.com/C6ICC2L1Ai

— Toshho (@Toshho) December 15, 2014

Olivia Mace described it as a "spindly thing with a tinsel vertex".

This is not a tree, Streatham. This is a lopsided spindly thing with a tinsel vertex. pic.twitter.com/YoEauTW1eQ

— Olivia Mace (@livmace) December 6, 2014

Ashley Clark said: "My only concern with Streatham's Xmas tree is that the local council have gone over budget. Rein it in, chaps!" 

My only concern with Streatham's Xmas tree is that the local council have gone over budget. Rein it in, chaps! pic.twitter.com/LTeSVlRfrm

— Ashley Clark (@_Ash_Clark) December 11, 2014

Not everyone hated it.

Yes, the Xmas tree at #Streatham Hill could do with being straightened up, but they all look lovely when lit :-)

— Anna Nolan (@annapannalondon) December 15, 2014

Personally I think the #Streatham Xmas lights look great! Who cares if it's a real tree? More sustainable & recyclable = saves money!

— Anna Nolan (@annapannalondon) December 15, 2014