Nice look. It does shed but that is to be expected since it is flocked. Not sure why people expect it not to. The lights are warm but very dimly lit. Not impressive in that regard. Didn’t stretch as far as I thought though I did measure before buying. Decided to return as I found a way nicer cheaper one that had all the bells and whistles and even had added decor amongst the bright pre-lit branches. I was able to buy two for the price of one of these. And they were 18ft in length together. Way happier.