PURPLE LEAF 9.8' X 9.8' Left-right Tilting Patio Umbrella Outdoor Cantilever Swivel Square Umbrella Aluminum Offset Umbrella with 360-degree Rotation for Garden Deck Pool Patio Navy Blue

Fantastic product and even better service! The Purple Leaf umbrella is outstanding—beautifully designed, sturdy, and clearly built to last. The canopy provides excellent coverage and shade, and the tilt-and-swivel features make it easy to adjust throughout the day as the sun moves. The mechanism operates smoothly, and installation was straightforward, which made getting it set up a breeze. It’s both functional and stylish, elevating the look of our outdoor space while giving us reliable protection from the sun. What truly set the experience apart, however, was the outstanding customer service from Purple Leaf. When we ran into a shipping issue, their team went above and beyond: not only did they resolve it quickly and without hassle, but they also checked in multiple times afterward to ensure everything was perfect with the replacement. In a world where customer support often feels like an afterthought, Purple Leaf stands out as exceptional. I’ve purchased countless items from various retailers over the years, and I can confidently say that Purple Leaf is in the top 1% when it comes to caring for their customers. Their dedication, responsiveness, and genuine concern for customer satisfaction are rare—and very much appreciated.

This is a beautiful, well-made umbrella. We got it to replace a 10 x 10 canopy whose frame was destroyed in a windy thunderstorm -- the fourth such canopy we had over the years. We finally decided we needed a different method to shade our patio and keep the western sun out of our eyes while eating dinner on the patio. We didn't want to go with a permanently covered patio (which would block much-needed sun in the winter). So we decided that this large, maneuverable umbrella would be a very good alternative solution. It looks like we made an excellent choice. I can't yet comment on the umbrella's durability since we just got it, but it looks well-constructed enough that it's built to last quite some time. Years, I hope. (Given the price, that will be nice!) The frame is sturdy, the mechanisms for raising it and tilting it seem equally hardy, and the waterproof fabric is thick and, well ... waterproof! But I have one serious beef. This took MUCH longer to put together than it should have because the instructions are really lacking. As you know, the water tank base (which you DO NEED) must be bought separately, and there' a separate instruction booklet (2 pages) that comes with that. However, nowhere in either the umbrella instructions or the water/sand tank instructions does it tell you anything about how you need to position the tanks. Or whether it's best to try to fill them after you've set up the umbrella or before. The proper positioning of the tanks allows the foot pedal that control the umbrella tilt to operate. But at first glance it's hard to tell how those tanks should be positioned. (I filled them first, and put them as near the umbrella base a possible, but they're very heavy, so moving them takes strength-- particularly if you're a woman, and an older woman, as I am. I did position them wrongly, initially, so had to backtrack and partly unscrew the umbrella base in order to get them back out of position and turn them 45 degrees, and re-lift them into their new position. Secondly, the umbrella cross base parts (which fit into the water tank slots) don't look anything like pictured, so I at first thought they were missing. Fortunately, they were not. Also, the instructions for matching holes in several parts of the vertical posts are ambiguous, as there are many more holes than just the two they imply. Had I known all this ahead of time I could have cut the installation time by at least half. It would also have been very helpful for some instructions regarding how to position the umbrella. That may seem like a no-brainer, but it's difficult to tell ahead of time who the actual very heavy umbrella with its mechanisms, etc., is going to be positioned on the base pole so that it faces like you want it to. Moving it after the fact is almost impossible for one person, and difficult even with two. This CAN be put together by one person -- except for the final lifting of the umbrella itself, sliding it's pole onto the pole on the base. The nine-foot umbrella with all its hardware is amazingly heavy (and top heavy, which creates instability when lifting it). You have to lift it a good four feet to get it onto the base pole, so to do that it takes either one very strong person (with upper body/arm strength), or two people (which they recommend).

This is a quality 8x11 (or is it 11x8?) umbrella. Assembly went well with two people and a table available. Raising and lowering the handle for the umbrella it easy to move. WARNING: you have to use a weighted base or bolt down the bottom cross bars to use this. It will easily fall over if you don't. We used the sand/water base that's made for this umbrella. It works well. You have to have something to hold it up. That said, it is great for covering our 10x10 patio. Tilts down easily to block the low rising sun in the mornings and then quickly slides all the way up for midday shade. We rotated the umbrella a bit too to fine tune coverage. This is necessary for summer in GA! Good choice for throwing large shade.

I recently purchased the Purrple Leaf 9’ x 11.5’ umbrella, and it has exceeded my expectations in quality, style, and customer service. The canopy fabric is thick and durable, the stitching is clean, and the frame feels solid yet easy to maneuver. The elegant design and generous shade coverage give my patio a true resort feel. When I first received it, there was a small defect in the fabric. I contacted the seller, and they immediately responded — offering me a partial refund for the inconvenience and sending a replacement canopy fabric at no extra cost. Their professionalism and quick action really impressed me and gave me even more confidence in my purchase. Between the premium materials, smooth operation, stylish look, and outstanding customer support, this umbrella is well worth the investment. Highly recommended!

UPDATE: Purple Leaf sent a new umbrella to replace the 9ft one that tipped over. I traded it down to an 8ft umbrella because I felt the smaller size might hold up better with the base size I had already purchased with the 9ft one that tipped - it is already filled with 300 lbs of sand and I don’t want to change it. The rep told me he thought the 9ft one tipped because I should have added water on top of the 300 lb sand, he said sand alone is not good enough. It didn’t say that in the base’s manual and they had recommended this base size for the 9ft. In any case, I now I put water into the base along with the 300lbs of sand - let’s see if it holds the 8ft umbrella. If you are getting 9ft +, I recommend you get a larger base than the one they are recommending here for the 9ft+, it’s a bit too small. Purple Leaf does sell a larger size but is more expensive. I’m glad I traded down to the 8ft model because this one is made better than the 9ft one. The fabric is thicker and sturdier and the way fabric is attached to the arm is more sophisticated. The rep had told me that the 8ft model I came out more recently, so my guess is it’s an upgraded model. Apparently they upgrade their design each year in response to customer feedback, so I guess that means you’d better get lucky and not get old stock. Note that the replacement umbrella came badly packed with scratches on the poles and a broken pedal cover, but they sent me a new pedal cover quickly so all good. They need better packing and QC though. I’ve read several reviews here complaining about broken parts from bad shipment. In terms of wind factor, this particular model is not good with wind. The umbrella rattles when wind is around 8mph. I won’t open it when gusts are over 14mph. The rep told me it can withstand up till 20mph, but I would be nervous to have it open at 20mph. If you live in a windy area, Purple Leaf has a more expensive wind proof model that is around $500. All in all, the customer service was responsive and resolved all problems and it’s a well made and good looking product for the price. I had some issues with it and it doesn’t hold up to wind as much as I would have liked, but I like that they stand by their product. And the really durable commercial grade umbrellas are super expensive. The trade off with this one was worth it for me. PREVIOUS: I was happy with this purchase when it arrived, but I had it now for only as week. The handle was shaking so badly when wind was around 14mph so I contacted Purple Leaf rep. She told me that it was normal and that umbrella should stand up to 20mph wind. I was being careful and didn't open umbrella again until today, when wind is a 4-6mph, with 15mph gusts. But even without too much wind the umbrella tipped over. I purchased the required base for it and filled it with 300lbs of sand. How can it just tip over like that so easily? Now the arm is broken.

Extremely happy with this purchase as well as seller's pro-active and super-helpful Customer Support. I bought the PURPLE LEAF 8 Feet Patio Umbrella Outdoor Cantilever Square Umbrella Aluminum Offset Umbrella with 360-degree Rotation in Navy Blue. The umbrella itself is square when open, 8 feet by 8 feet (thus at 64 square feet, it can become a wind sail capable of moving a yacht). Since it does come with a large metal cross-base designed for sand+water weights, I purchased PURPLE LEAF Patio Umbrella Base SBL4090 Water &Sand Filled Weighted Base. My finding is that both items are indeed designed to work perfectly when combined, and I would guess up to about the 10ft by 10ft model, but not beyond - if you go beyond that, ask seller for a based that can be bolted into a concrete or deck frame base because wind has more power than you would think. I happened to order just as tariffs hit for low cost items and base shipment was delayed. Customer Support pro-actively contacted me and shipped a replacement just in case. They were awesome. Assembly instructions are super clear. The bases take about 1.3 cubic feet (about 35 liters) of paver setting sand plus water. Use a small gardening hand shovel to fill and keep lifting from he filler hole side to move sand to opposite end. When about half full, add water with hose on shower mode, but only enough to where it mostly gets absorbed (sand sets and hardens a bit, allowing you to continue fill. Once close to 2-3 inches from filling hole, add more water to where it just sits barely above sand. Then keep adding sand and pressing it sideways with your fingers away from hole. This managed to fill both base halfs to the brink, safely. Bases have an indent on each of far sides to lift a bit and rotate, and thats how they can get back onto the base. It is not very successful filling with the bases already installed over bottom cross because you would not be able to fill them completely. In the end, they weigh nearly 300 pounds and the umbrella is rock solid in 20 mph ocean wind gusts. Do close the umbrella beyond that wind speed as common sense dictates. Wind resistance is unexpectedly good and umbrella shakes a bit and in strong wind but does not budge.

There was a very small issue with the cover of the umbrella. Purple Leaf was fantastic resolving it. The quality of the umbrella and the stand are excellent! It covers the whole hot tub for rainy day soaking. Easy to use, easy to set up. and they are a fantastic company.

For months, I had compared several cantilever umbrella shades online and finally decided to go with Purple Leaf for the following reasons: 1. The geometry and the color/finish of the pole seem to be much more contemporary/modern than most brands. It is devoid of unnecessary decorations/details. 2. The company offers its product internationally but has a headquarter in the US. It offers a variety of yard furniture. This is not just some Chinese importer with a US warehouse. 3. The branding of the product is quite acceptable. The logo is subtle enough. 4. It offers a dark grey color with a dark grey umbrella structure. I found most color combinations accentuate the umbrella's structure in an unwanted way that simply adds a ton of visual clutter and distraction from your garden. 5. When checking out the base options on Purple Leaf's website, one could find many different types - including in-ground and flush mount types. The company is serious about offering products that work for most customers. To provide shade for my 5'x5' table, I ordered a 9'x9' umbrella, which is giant, with a water-filled wheelbase. The instruction is clear. The setup took less than an hour. I am 5'-2" and have no problem operating the tilt and the 360-degree rotation. The product is solid. I had a small issue with the finish on the pole due to the pole being handled when the paint was still tender in the factory. The Purple Leaf team took care of it. The customer service was superb. If a cantilever umbrella is what you need (I had to make sure the plants that need full sun won't be shaded, thus flexibility was a key factor), look no further. Be sure to head to Purple Leaf's website which offers more options than you can imagine.