This tree is beautiful.  You will not be happy with this tree If you prefer the look of a cone shaped sheared tree with the branches close together.  If you are looking for a natural shaped tree that you would find in the woods, then you will love it.  The flocking is natural looking and not clumpy.  Some comes off when you first set up the tree, but then there is very little shedding.  It is a fun tree to decorate as you can hang the ornaments at different depths and they have room to hang due to the spacing between the branches.  I have had several artificial trees over the years and this is my favorite.