@Sassypants0210 Resorted to getting one of those PVC lattice fencing panels, turned horizontal and curved to enclose the tree in a corner to keep my cat from chomping the wires and electrocuting himself/burning house down. It works. Will try to figure out how to post picture of it here later. Made some wooden 'feet' to hold it up.
@attilatheblond I am impressed! Would love to see a photo!
