The tree setup was very easy and quick.  There was only minimal shedding from the snow while I set-up, unbent and shaped the branches.  The tree is one of the most natural flocking trees I have seen, better than any I have seen in a store for sale.  The flocking does cover the lights as a few other reviewers mentioned, but the lights are still bright enough for me.  I may add a string of lights to increase how many there are, since I like a lot, but there is sufficient coverage with the lights provided.