Best open cat tree for Siamese cats

Switching away from an enclosed condo for a Siamese who hates confined spaces is absolutely the right call — Siamese are one of the most claustrophobia-prone breeds, and a cat who avoids their tree entirely is just wasted money. Before I point you in a direction, a couple of quick questions: is it just the one Siamese, roughly how heavy is she, and how much floor space can you give the new tree? Also — does she tend to sprint and launch herself at furniture, or is she more of a dignified climber?

4.5kg launching cat is exactly who you need to spec for — a lot of open-style trees are built light and they'll sway badly under that kind of impact. That's the thing to watch most. With a 60x60cm footprint you've got decent options. Can I ask — how high is your ceiling, and is she currently ignoring the condo completely or just avoiding the enclosed pods while using the platforms?

That tells me everything I need. She wants height, open perches, and nothing that forces her to squeeze into a box. Given her weight and the launching habit, stability is the non-negotiable — she needs a tree that won't rock when she lands. My clear recommendation is the Feandrea 67-inch cat tree, the UPCT710W01 model. It's a tall, open-design tree — no enclosed condos anywhere on it — with a wide, heavy base that handles impact well. The top perch sits at around 170cm which is close to ideal for a Siamese who wants to survey the room. The platforms are generously sized and the whole thing anchors with a ceiling tension bar if you want extra confidence. It fits a 60x60cm footprint and it's well within budget for what it is. It's consistently well-reviewed specifically by people with larger, active cats. That's the one I'd buy.

Honest answer: for most cats it's fine without it. The base is wide and heavy enough that normal climbing and perching won't trouble it. But with a 4.5kg cat who launches from a run, I'd fit the bar — it takes two minutes and completely eliminates any sway on landing. It also means you never have to think about it again. It's there, use it.

You came in knowing what she doesn't want — that made it easy. She'll use the top perch within a day of assembly, I'd bet on it. Enjoy watching her ignore every inch of floor level.