# Cat-Friendly Christmas Trees Argos' Parasol-Like Half Christmas Tree is Ideal for Cat Owners By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-12-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/half-christmas-tree References: [metro](https://metro.co.uk/2018/11/28/argos-launches-parasol-christmas-trees-that-are-impossible-for-your-cat-to-ruin-8186313/) & [argos](https://www.argos.co.uk/product/8267560) Curious cats and holiday trees decorated with enticing ornaments are often not a match but this season, Argos created a half Christmas tree to prevent [low-hanging ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petinspired-ornament) from getting swatted, shattered or otherwise put out of place. The six-foot Argos Home Half Parasol Christmas Tree is offered in classic green and snowy white styles that have branches that begin high up on the tree, far from a cat's reach. This extra room creates more space for stacking presents and is an ideal solution for not just pet owners, but also those with young children or extra-tight living quarters. As ever, the [indoor Christmas tree](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-tree-delivery-service) can be decorated to one's liking with various baubles, bows and garlands. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Half Christmas Trees:** Half Christmas Trees offer disruptive innovation opportunities for companies offering holiday decoration solutions for small spaces or for pet-friendly homes. - **Pet-friendly Home Solutions:** Pet-Friendly Home Solutions are on the rise as more companies are offering products, such as the Half Christmas Tree, that cater to homeowners with pets. - **Child-safe Home Solutions:** Child-Safe Home Solutions are becoming more innovative as companies create products that prioritize safety and convenience for parents with young children. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** Home Decor industry can benefit from disruptive innovation opportunities that address the needs of homeowners with pets or small living spaces. - **Pet Care:** Pet Care industry can incorporate innovative solutions like cat-friendly Christmas trees to offer more products that cater to pet owners. - **Toy and Game:** Toy and Game industry can explore opportunities for creating child-safe products that address safety concerns while still providing a fun and enjoyable experience for kids. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flatpack Feline Entertainment Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/float-cat-tree.md) - [Modular Cat Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-cat-trees.md) - [Pop-Up Holiday Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-minute-christmas-trees.md) - [Waste-Activated Digital Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lit-by-sht.md) - [Premium Cat Tree Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-cat-tree.md) - [Cat Tree Furniture Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slash-cat-tree.md) - [Vertical Feline Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-tree-house-2.md) - [Farm-Sourced Christmas Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fraser-fir-christmas-tree.md) - [Stylish Stimulating Cat Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/catit.md)