We are beyond elated with this tree! If you’re on the fence, go for it! It is lush and full, has beautiful flocking (even on the cords to camouflage them!), the lighting is not over or underdone, and it brings such a warm inviting Christmas feel to our whole home. It takes about 40 minutes to fluff the branches in all areas, but this is because we weren’t placing any ornaments on yet! The tree branches look very realistic and I love the pinecones. I wasn’t sure I would, but they bring an added rustic touch of reality! Our girls are enchanted by the snowy look of our new tree & we live in a place where it snows! We had our first big snow and the tree inside to match!! We are so thankful for the reduced price on this tree before Christmas (before even Thanksgiving) and are already enjoying it! It will last a very very long time!! In the daytime the lights have a warmer glow and at night a more silvery tint, but not harsh on the eyes at all. Love it! Thank you, Wayfair!