I bought the 6.5 ft tree, to downsize. I can't climb ladders anymore. I've always wanted a flocked tree. Realism was my primary goal. Real trees are never perfect; nature grows branches and tips in all sorts of directions. I wanted a tree that reflects nature. I chose an unlit tree, so I could put LED lights with the features that I want on it. I'll put them on permanently, using 4" white zip ties. I did this years ago on our old tree. It takes time, but you end up with exactly what you want with no compromise. I'll use 2 sets of 200 LEDs, one set on the bottom, one set in the middle, and 1 set of 100 LEDs on the top section. More on that later. Frazier firs, my favorite, grow in layers, allowing for decorations. This tree fits the bill. The photo was taken right after I took it out of the carton, with minimal fluffing. I spent about 20 minutes fluffing as I assembled it. Please note that like all other artificial trees, the height includes the stand, so this 6.5' tree height includes the stand. The base is heavy and well-made; so is the tree. I have one reservation, which is why I docked one star: I believe the tree was folded up (tightly) before the flocking was 100% dry. A lot of limbs stuck together. The individual tips in particular, were stuck together. When you're initially setting it up, it's easy to break or pull a tip off. I lost 3. However, a lot of tips are stuck into binding wrapped around the limbs, so they're easy to put back. I worry that this fragility will be a problem down the road. It's for this reason, I've thought of returning it. I think I'll contact Frazier Hill Farms to see what they say. I really love the tree. I'll contact Frazier Hill Farms and I'll let you know what they say and my decision. UPDATE: I Sent an email to Frazier Hill Farms about the tree. I got an email back, with a claim number. They said they'd look into the problem. I've decided to keep the tree. It really is beautiful. I've loosened the tips that were stuck together. You just need to do this carefully; don't just yank them apart. Work your way around them. I installed the lights today. It's now a "pre-lit" tree. It took 7 hours to install the lights. I decided to do this myself, because I wanted certain features. I now have precisely what I wanted, plus I saved $150 by doing it myself. I bought a total of 500 lights: a strand of 100 and 2x 200 light strands. The 100 light strand went on the top, and the others went on the middle and bottom sections. Obviously, each section was done separately; I did the top first, then the bottom, and the middle last. I bought 500 4" zip ties to tie the lights in place. I clipped the excess zip ties as I installed them. I stood the top up in a box with a hole, sitting on a table, while I installed the lights. I started on the bottom, with the cord end of the lights, so I ensured the location of the plug. I work with the lights on. The tree is layered. I worked each limb, around the tree (on all layers) starting on the bottom layer first. I used zip ties where necessary, averaging 5-7 per hinged limb. I tried to make sure the lights were as even as possible. When I did the bottom section, I put it on a table to make it easier on my back. Once again, I did each layer, starting on the bottom. I installed the middle and repeated the process. If you do thus, take your time. 7 hours layer, I put the top in place. I think the lights are even. My one regret was that I couldn't find white corded lights with the features I wanted. Tomorrow, I'll install the pinecones and berries. I used Joomer Color Changing LED lights. They have a true, slow random twinkle.