City Trees and Plants
⚪ Last updated 2013⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #20 of 31 Environmental mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Description City Trees & Plants adds trees and plants to Whiterun, Solitude and Windhelm. Whiterun looks and feels empty compared to the other cities. For whatever reason hardly any trees was added. This mod fixes that and makes Whiterun feel full of life. Windhelm has very little room to add many trees but i added where there was room. Same goes for Solitude as it was decorated fairly well and i just added to the emptiness. The original file does not overdo it with the adding of trees and plants. It adds just enough to make it feel right. Also, I realize there is many mods on Nexus that already adds trees to Whiterun and other cities, but I couldn\'t find one that suited my taste. A-lot of them have clipping issues through houses and such. There is no clipping issues in this mod. I did not touch Riften as it has plenty of trees and plants already. Same goes for Markarth. If you like this mod, please endorse. Optionals Lush version adds a considerable amount of trees and plants to Whiterun and Solitude. Windhelm and possibly other cities is on the to do list. Optional green and brown clean path grass textures for Whiterun. Known Issues Nothing is broken and nothing was touched other than adding the vegetation. So no worries, this mod is 100% clean. Could cause some fps loss as there is more to load. I didn\'t notice any loss, however if your rig is weak you might. I noticed about a 5fps loss using the lush version. Conflicts Could conflict with other mods that add trees or modifies the cities. For instance, like adding buildings or changing the layout of the cities. Other than that, nothing. Load Order It doesn\'t really matter where you put it. Install/Un-install Use Nexus Mod Manger (Recommend). To manually install unpack to your data directory, usually located in your steam directory. To uninstall just reverse. Current Version =1. 1 1. 1 - Added lush version & Grass textures. 1. 0 - Added original CTP.
City Trees and Plants is a lightweight environmental mod that adds trees and plants to the cities of Skyrim. With over 1,300 endorsements and 31,000 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking to make urban areas feel more natural. Last updated in 2013, it remains a simple, classic addition.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,320 endorsements and over 31k downloads.
- Lightweight and straightforward—just adds greenery to cities.
- Works for players who want a quick visual upgrade without overhauling the game.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2013—may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or mods.
- Limited scope: only adds trees and plants, no other city improvements.
For Skyrim players who want to add a touch of nature to the game's cities without a major overhaul. If you're looking for a simple, classic mod to make Whiterun or Solitude feel more alive, this is for you. Skip if you want modern features or compatibility with the latest modding tools.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this mod is from 2013, check if your Skyrim version is compatible—if you're on Special Edition, you may need to convert the mod or find an alternative.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage this mod easily, and to keep track of load order.
- If you're using other city overhaul mods, test for conflicts—this mod may place trees in spots that other mods alter.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- Krucify
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 31,614
- Endorsements
- 1,320
- Category
- Environmental
- Created
- 1/24/2013
- Updated
- 1/28/2013
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