BIFL Tree Detective — AI That Finds Fake Trees That Actually Last

Grew up with real trees but wants to switch to a fake tree to avoid shedding and maintenance, yet is overwhelmed by product claims and photos that don't reveal long-term durability. Asks BIFL community how long members' fake trees have lasted, whether branches permanently bend, and what they wish they'd known before buying; ultimately chose a non pre-lit National Tree Company model after reading comments.