Today I received my 4.5 tree on time and compared this tree to the photograph. My husband laughed out loud because unfortunately this tree was not quite as the picture showed . It was so P Vc plastic that it looked light lavender instead of white. But I'm forced to keep it because the holidays are here and I'm having a party. It is starting to look better because I flocked it myself today and so it appears softer and not so fake plastic. First world problem I suppose. I'm not sure how to send my friends , most would have returned this tree but I'm loading it up with decor..