When I think 3.5 ft I’m thinking oh its just going to be a decent size not too big not too small but good enough. I receive my Hedge and its larger than I imagined and its a good thing! For the price I paid this product is perfect. My only “complaint” would be the locking mechanism between the panels don’t lock well which was easily fixed (and planned on doing prior to receiving product) by tying the panels together with packing stringzipties.