CROCI Betulla, 45×35×98.5 cm is a multifunctional cat tree for cats of all ages from the Italian brand CROCI. It has three levels: a cosy sleeping house, a resting platform from which your cat can keep an eye on things, and scratching zones. Its key feature is natural materials: plush combined with reed and sisal. The scratching posts are wrapped in tough, hard-wearing sisal, and a metal frame in the base and posts keeps it stable. A feather toy on elastic adds play. It suits one or several cats.
Why a cat needs a scratching post
Scratching is a natural need: it sheds old claw layers, stretches the paws and leaves scent marks. Without a suitable spot, a cat will choose the furniture. A tree with a house and platforms also satisfies the urge to climb and watch from above, which matters especially for indoor cats. More in how to train a cat to use a scratching post.
Key specs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | cat tree with house |
| Dimensions | 45×35×98.5 cm |
| Levels | 3 |
| Materials | plush, reed, sisal |
| Frame | metal in base and posts |
| Toy | feather on elastic |
| For | cats of all ages |
| Brand | CROCI, Italy |
Pros
- Three levels. Sleeping, watching and scratching in one.
- Natural materials. Reed, sisal, plush.
- A metal frame. Stability.
- A compact base. 45×35 cm.
- A feather toy. Catches your cat's attention.
- For multiple cats.
Cons
- A high price. A premium cat tree.
- The feather toy can be pulled off. Supervise play.
- Sisal wears. Posts lose their looks over time.
- The house may be snug for very large cats. Check the dimensions.
Materials
Sisal is a tough natural fibre that cats find satisfying to scratch, and it lasts longer than carpet. Reed forms the house frame: a natural material with a hollow structure that breathes well. Plush makes the sleeping and resting spots soft and warm. The metal frame inside the base and posts stops the tree wobbling when your cat jumps.
Where to put it
Place the tree where your cat spends a lot of time: near its favourite sleeping spot, by a window or in the family room. Cats often scratch right after waking, so a tree near the bed works better than one in a far corner. A height of about a metre gives your cat a view, which matters to them. On choosing beds, see how to choose a cat bed or house.
How to train your cat
Lure your cat with the feather toy and play near the posts so it catches the sisal. Rub the posts with catnip or leave a treat on the platform. Praise your cat for scratching in the right place, and cover the furniture or use a deterrent for a while. For kittens the tree doubles as a playground — see also how to keep a cat entertained at home.
Care
Vacuum the plush and sisal regularly to remove fur. Spot-clean the plush gently with a damp sponge. Check the fixings and stability, especially with several energetic cats.
Alternatives
For a roomier house with a shelf, see CROCI Bonsai. Another option is the Pushistiki tree with a sofa and tunnel. All models are in the cat trees and scratching posts section.
Multi-cat homes
In a home with several cats, there should be enough scratching posts and resting spots for everyone, or territorial disputes follow. Place units in different rooms and make sure one cat doesn't monopolise the only house. Natural materials and plush hold a cat's scent well, so cats quickly claim the unit as their own.
Who it suits
Cat owners who value natural materials and neat design and want a tree with a small footprint but good height, with a house, a platform and scratching posts.
Verdict
CROCI Betulla is a three-level cat tree with a house in reed, sisal and plush on a metal frame: sleeping, lookout and scratching in a compact 45×35 cm footprint, plus a feather toy. The downsides are the high price, sisal that wears over time, and a toy an energetic cat may pull off.
FAQ
What are the dimensions?
45×35×98.5 cm.
How many levels?
Three.
What's it made of?
Plush, reed and sisal on a metal frame.
Is it stable?
Yes, thanks to the metal frame in the base and posts.
Is it suitable for several cats?
Yes, the manufacturer says it's for one or several cats.
Does it have a toy?
Yes, a feather on elastic.
Is it suitable for kittens?
Yes, it's for cats of all ages.
