The flocking is excessive and sheds everywhere.  No thought to the placement of the lights or the pinecones.  It was somewhat crooked but we straightened it out ok.  Definitely not as tall as advertised.  It looks rather cheap during the day when not lit but it is pretty at night.  Only gets about 3-4 nights on the timer before the battery wears out.  Mixed emotions about the purchase but not negative enough to return it