Is there an indoor tree ideal for cats to lounge in?

[andrewnel]

 

I have a bengal kitten who loves to lounge in high places. I've thought about getting a cat tree, but I really don't find them aesthetically appealing at all. I was wondering if it's possible to plant an indoor tree that is nontoxic to cats and also strong and durable enough for him to lounge in/climb. Does that even exist? He will be about 15-20lbs so it will need to have strong branches. Also, the easier it is to take care of, the better.

[JohnB]

Have you thought about leaving your Christmas tree up?

[skyhook]

I'm thinking concrete tree. It can be quite realistic, except the leaves. Potted plants can be placed at some parts.

As for real trees, I would think very few will fit the requirements. indoor conditions varies , different light levels.

[vordhosbn]

If I was a cat, I would much prefer a real, live tree.

[CaptainPanic]

A popular indoor tree is a ficus. If you have some money, you might be able to buy a big one, which is already quite old...

 

Another random suggestion: An Olive tree.

 

But a tree that's strong enough to hold a cat needs branches of at least 1 cm, but preferably a lot thicker. Those trees are quite OLD... especially if you measure it in cat-years. Even in the garden, such trees are at least 5-10 years old. It's not going to be easy to find those in your local garden center.