This is my first artificial tree.  I usually have a fresh alpine style tree, or typical "Charlie Brown" Christmas tree.  I wasn't sure I could get used to a full style tree.  The shape and heighth of the tree are perfect.  I love that you can bend branches to make ornaments fit perfectly in the space, who'd of thought.  The only downfall is the lights aren't evenly spaced between the three layers.  They are heavy toward the bottom, and very light at the top.  Otherwise.... I am very happy with the tree.