Let me tell you why this is the best tree ever! I looked for weeks for a tree that was in between a pencil slim and a full cut tree. I don't have room for a super-wide tree, and the pencil trees were just too narrow for my liking. But this one falls right in the middle between the two in width.  It fits nicely in the corner of the room, and plenty of room for decor on it! The branches are quite full, but be prepared to spend 1 to 1.5 hours spreading each branch out. But you will do that with any good quality tree that you buy that is truly full and has lots of branch tips. I can't speak for longevity, as I just got it out and put it up for the first time, but it seems quite sturdy and does not wobble at all.  I also had no problem with shedding while I was putting it up and decorating it. In my oppinion this tree looks just as nice as trees that sell for two to three times the amount. Here is a photo of the 7 foot version that I bought and decorated with 300 lights. Happy Holidays!