| Feature | Maxtree Vol 151 | Quixel Megascans (Trees) | Globe Plants | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Excellent (3 LOD tiers) | Very High (Nanite optimized) | Good (2 LOD tiers) | | Species Variety | 25 specific species | Random scanned assets | 40+ species | | Wind Animation | Vertex color ready | Pre-baked Pivot Painter | Manual setup required | | Texture Resolution | Up to 8K | Up to 4K | Up to 6K | | Price (Value) | Moderate – High value | Subscription based | Per-asset high cost |
A common archviz mistake is using trees that look like "lollipops"—a single stick with a sphere of leaves. Maxtree uses procedural branching algorithms. When you look at the variants, you see fractal sub-branching that mimics real biology. This is crucial for shadows; real trees cast "lacy" shadows, not solid black blobs. Maxtree Plant Models Vol 151
Learn more about the specific species and polygon counts on the official Maxtree Plant Models Vol 151 product page. | Feature | Maxtree Vol 151 | Quixel
For the uninitiated, Maxtree is an industry-standard provider of high-quality 3D plant models. Their numbered "Vol" series represents curated collections of specific species or regional flora. continues this tradition but with a noticeable focus on temperate deciduous trees and sculptural shrubs , optimized for the latest rendering engines. This is crucial for shadows; real trees cast
“To those who let plants teach shape and silence.”
: High Poly models are intended for close-up shots with offline renderers, while Low Poly models offer a roughly 10x reduction in polygon count for large-scale scenes. Software & Renderer Compatibility Vol 151 supports a wide array of industry-standard tools: Support Details 2020+ (Arnold, Corona, Octane, Redshift, V-Ray). Supports Forest Pack Pro library integration. 3.3.1+ (Cycles, Eevee). R23+ (Arnold, Corona, Octane, Redshift, V-Ray). Unreal Engine 5.3.2+ (.uasset format). Supports and Path tracing. 2020+ (Arnold, V-Ray). Twinmotion (.tmi), and .vrscene format for SketchUp, Rhino, and Revit Usage Tips for Professionals Plant Models Vol 151 - Maxtree
: Includes 12 species of shrubs and vines, totaling 72 unique models . Species Examples : Salvia rosmarinus (Rosemary) Paulownia elongata (Empress Tree) Hedera nepalensis (Nepal Ivy) Ilex maximowicziana (Holly) Vitis vinifera (Grapevine) Ficus lyrata (Fiddle-leaf Fig) Technical Specifications & Formats