YOUPET Cat Tree with Scratching Board: Footprint, Sisal and Setup

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The youpet cat tree with cat scratching in this review is a grey floor tree that the listing describes as a climbing, lounging, play and scratching unit in one piece. It has a sisal scratching board, a padded top platform, spring toys and dangling balls, and the listing gives a height of 25.59 inches. This post covers what the listing states about the footprint, the height, the sisal board, the platform, the toys and the setup, and where the listing’s two dimension sets disagree. The person typing youpet cat tree with cat scratching usually wants a single tree that gives a cat a scratching spot and a place to rest, and the answer below is written for that reader.

Quick answer

• The listing gives an item footprint of 16.54 by 11.81 inches and a height of 25.59 inches, which is about 195 square inches of floor.
• A second dimension set in the listing reads 24 by 24 by 40 inches, and the listing does not say which set is the item and which is the package.
• The listing says the scratching board is sisal and that the tree assembles in minutes, with customer support included.
• Skip it if you need a tree taller than about 26 inches, or if your cat wants a post it can scratch upright on for its full height.

What the listing says the tree does

The first bullet describes the tree as an all-in-one cat haven. The listing says it combines climbing, lounging, play zones and a scratching board in one design. The listing gives the item dimensions in the bullet, and it describes the tree as space saving. Those are the listing’s own words, and this review reports them as statements in the listing.

The second bullet describes the play features. The listing says spring toys and dangling balls keep a cat engaged. The bullets do not say how many toys the tree has or how far the balls hang, so the play layout is a matter to check when the tree arrives.

The third bullet describes the scratching board. The listing says it is made of durable, natural sisal and that it protects sofas and chairs from claws. The listing does not give a sisal grade, a wrap density or a wear figure, and the protection is the listing’s claim rather than a result.

The fourth bullet describes the top platform. The listing says it is padded with soft cushioning for a nap spot. The platform’s diameter or width is not given in the bullets, so the size of the rest area cannot be measured from the listing.

The fifth bullet describes setup and moving. The listing says the tree is lightweight yet sturdy, assembles in minutes and moves between rooms. It adds that customer support is included. The listing does not describe the assembly steps or the number of parts, and it does not say how the tree is anchored to the floor.

Footprint and height: the arithmetic

The listing gives two dimension sets and a weight. The table sets out each figure and the calculation that follows from it.

Figure	Value in the listing	Calculation	Result
Footprint, first set	16.54 x 11.81 inches	16.54 x 11.81	195.31 square inches
Footprint, second set	24 x 24 inches	24 x 24	576 square inches
Height, first set	25.59 inches	25.59 / 12	2.13 feet
Height, second set	40 inches	40 – 25.59	14.41 inches more than the first set
Weight, second set	10.36 pounds	10.36 x 16	165.76 ounces
Weight, stated for the item	not stated separately	not applicable	not stated

The first footprint of about 195 square inches is the item size in the bullet, and it is the figure to check against a floor spot. The second footprint of 576 square inches is much larger. The listing does not say whether the 24 by 24 by 40 inch figure is the package or the assembled tree, so the larger set should not be used as a floor measure without checking the box.

The height of 25.59 inches is the bullet’s figure, and the 40 inch figure is 14.41 inches higher. A tree that stands 25.59 inches tall will fit under a shelf that gives it room, but a tree at 40 inches will not. The listing does not say which height matches the tree you receive, so measure the space you have.

The weight of 10.36 pounds appears in the second dimension set, and the listing does not say whether it is the item or the package. The bullet describes the tree as lightweight, but the listing gives no figure that supports the word.

The sisal board and the scratching

The sisal board is the feature the listing puts first in the scratching sense. The bullet describes it as durable and natural, and it says the board protects sofas and chairs from claws. Sisal is a common scratching surface, and the listing names it, but it gives no thickness, wrap density or wear figure.

The specification table gives the specific use as climbing, while the title and the bullets describe scratching. That mismatch matters if you want a scratching spot. A cat that climbs and scratches may use the board and the tree in both ways, but the listing does not say which use it emphasizes.

Check the board when the tree arrives. Look at the sisal wrap, and see whether the wrap covers the length of the board. The listing does not say how far down the board the wrap goes, so the lower part of the board may be bare.

Platform, toys and rest

The padded top platform is the rest area in the listing. The bullet says it creates an ideal nap spot with soft cushioning. The platform size is not stated, so a large cat may need more room than the listing suggests. The listing gives no weight limit for the platform, so the rest area cannot be checked against a cat’s size from the bullets.

The spring toys and dangling balls are the play features. The listing does not give their number or their attachment method. Check the balls and the springs when you assemble the tree, and make sure each toy is secured as the instructions direct.

Setup, moving and the floor

The listing says the tree assembles in minutes and moves between rooms. The specification table gives the mounting type as floor mount, which means the tree is designed to sit on the floor. The listing does not describe a method for fixing the tree to a wall or ceiling, so the floor is its only base.

Lay the tree on a flat floor before you assemble it, and check that the base sits flat once the parts are fitted. The listing does not describe the base’s grip on hard floors or carpets, so watch the tree when the cat uses it to see whether it moves.

The listing says customer support is included. The bullet does not describe what that support covers, so check the seller’s terms before you rely on it.

Materials

The specification table gives the material as plush fabric and E1 particle board. The plush covers the platform and the wraps, and the particle board forms the structure. The listing does not give a board thickness, a fabric weight or a cover care method.

The bullets say the tree is built from robust materials for long-term use. The listing does not give a lifetime figure, and the word “long-term” is the listing’s claim, not a measured result.

Who this suits, and who should skip it

The tree suits an indoor cat that climbs, scratches and rests in one spot, in a floor space of about 16.5 by 12 inches and a height under about 26 inches. It also suits an owner who wants a light, easy-to-move tree with a sisal board and toys in one piece.

Skip it if the ceiling or shelf is lower than the 25.59 inch height of the item, or if the floor spot cannot hold the larger 24 by 24 inch figure in case it is the item size. Skip it if the cat is large and needs a platform with a stated size, since the listing gives none. Skip it if you want a tall post that the cat can scratch upright on along its full length, since this tree is shorter than many posts.

Buying checklist

• Measure the floor spot against the 16.54 by 11.81 inch item footprint.
• Compare the 25.59 inch height with the clearance you have.
• Check the 24 by 24 by 40 inch figure against the box, to see whether it is the package or the item.
• Confirm the sisal board is wrapped along its length before the cat uses it.
• Check each dangling ball and spring toy after assembly.
• Lay the base flat and watch the tree for movement once the cat uses it.
• Keep the instruction manual, since the listing names it as the only included component.

Mistakes to avoid

• Measuring from the 40 inch figure when the item figure is 25.59 inches.
• Assuming the tree is tall enough for upright scratching. The listing describes a short tree with a board.
• Expecting a large platform. The listing gives no platform size.
• Relying on the claim that the tree is lightweight without checking the figure. The weight is 10.36 pounds in one set and not stated for the item.
• Treating the specification table’s climbing use as the only use. The title and bullets describe scratching too.

How we chose

The keyword for this post is youpet cat tree with cat scratching. The research file for it was built on 2026-10-23 and holds six products: the YOUPET tree, plus five other listings from the same best-seller category, Pet Supplies > Cats > Beds & Furniture, with dog products removed. The five others are titles only in the file, and this review uses the listing details for the YOUPET tree alone.

We read the YOUPET listing’s feature bullets and its specification table on 2026-10-23. The criteria were the item dimensions, the sisal board, the platform, the toys, the setup claims and the material line. The keyword names this tree and its scratching board, and the listing describes a tree with a scratching board, so it was chosen.

The other five were two L-shaped cardboard scratchers, a floor scratching post, a self-warming bed pad, a window perch and a scratching board. The post is the nearest match in function, but it has no platform or toys, so it was not chosen. The two L-shaped scratchers and the board are scratchers only.

What we could not verify

• Which of the two dimension sets is the item and which is the package. The listing does not say.
• The platform’s size and weight limit. The listing gives neither.
• The sisal grade, wrap density and wear life. The listing does not state them.
• The number of toys and how the springs and balls attach. The listing does not describe them.
• How the tree holds on carpet or hard floors when a cat climbs. The listing does not describe the surface.
• What the included customer support covers. The bullet does not explain it.
• Whether the tree is stable when a large cat uses the top platform. The listing does not give a test result.

FAQ

How tall is the tree?

The item dimensions in the bullet give a height of 25.59 inches. The second dimension set in the specification table gives 40 inches, and the listing does not say which applies to the tree you receive.

How much floor space does it need?

The bullet gives an item footprint of 16.54 by 11.81 inches, which is about 195 square inches. The second set gives 24 by 24 inches, and the listing does not explain it.

Does it have a scratching board?

Yes. The listing describes a sisal scratching board that it says protects sofas and chairs from claws. The specification table gives the specific use as climbing, so the board and the climbing use both appear in the listing.

Can a cat rest on the tree?

The listing describes a padded top platform as a nap spot. It gives no platform size or weight limit.

How long does assembly take?

The bullet says the tree assembles in minutes. It does not give the number of parts or the steps.

Is customer support included?

The bullet says customer support is included, and it does not say what the support covers.

Bottom line

Buy this tree if you have a floor spot of about 16.5 by 12 inches under 26 inches tall, and you want a sisal board, a padded platform and dangling toys in one piece. Skip it if you need a tall post, a stated platform size or a clear answer on the two dimension sets.

Other cat tree and scratcher options

If you need a taller piece, the cat tower guide for large cats covers larger builds, and the cat scratchers guide compares scratching-only options. The indoor cat scratchers guide focuses on indoor homes, and the scratcher material guide explains how different surfaces feel.

A cat that rests on a tree may also use a cave bed for indoor cats or a cat bed for indoor cats. For toys, the types of cat toys guide explains the main play categories, and the cat ball track guide covers a different play item. The why cats scratch furniture guide covers the scratching reason, and the carpet for a scratching post guide covers another surface.

Sources

• Amazon product listing, YOUPET Cat Tree with Cat Scratching Post (ASIN B0DRXZ3664), read 2026-10-23: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRXZ3664