I like the ficus because you can pull the branches down to make it fuller or keep them tighter to the trunk for a smaller space.  It is in a corner of my living room and I wanted something to fill in the 'dead space'.  I was able to arrange the branches to exactly the fullness that suited the space.

The negative is the tree base is not very sturdy.  Mine arrived completely cracked and broken at the base.  I was planning to use a different container anyway so I did not send it back.  I had to surround the base with small rocks to keep it steady.  Once I got it secured, I was very happy.  Do not plan on using the base it comes with.  It is cheap plastic and not sturdy at all.

Pros: Very easy to manipulate
Cons: Base is useless and needs small rocks to secure in pot.