Love the thick flocking and the frosting over the lights as well. Best quality flocking I've ever seen. I love how the branches hand downward as if they are naturally being weighed down from heavy snow. I chose to leave the trees as is for a natural rustic look. They are gorgeous as is.  I want to order more next year in different sizes and make a cluster of 4 or so. I will say I wish there were a few more lights but what's there works fine.