Diverse high-quality PBR shrubs

⭐ ⭐ (427 endorsements) 📥 131,720 downloads 📌 v1 📅 7/18/2025
🟡 Updated this year

By jepster · Models and Textures

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 8/6/2026 📅 Created: 7/18/2025
⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
1🛠️ SKSE64 — Skyrim Script Extender 64 Download ↗
2🔧 USSEP — Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗
4🧩 Address Library — Address Library for SKSE Plugins Download ↗
5🔧 SSE Engine Fixes — SSE Engine Fixes Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #72 of 345 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Introduction

Tired of shrubs looking the same everywhere?

Imagine a Tamriel where your vegetation looks marvellously unique, highly polished but does not cost you badly performance wise.

Features

  • []22 vanilla shrub types replaced with over 100 varations. Each variation is a unique 3D object/mesh, not those 2d like from vanilla.[/]

    []High quality textures using using native PBR assets, no conversions.[/]

    []Performance optimised with variations sharing the same textures so no additional VRAM consumption. Thoughtfully reduced shapes with a reasonable amount of triangles. Merged mesh nodes for lesser draw calls. Many of the new shrubs remain under 5k trishapes, even the large ones remain under 15k trishapes.[/]

    []All plants with animated leaves[/]

    []Making use of extended PBR effects, like glint for snowy versions (active with upcoming CS release 1. 3)[/]

    []Lore-friendly nordic style without 'tropical' plants or such[/]

    []Diverse in size, plants can be a bit larger or smaller each time you load up your game[/]

    []Fully modular, pick only some shrubs or the whole package of floral beauty with screenshots available in the fomod installer[/]

For proper movement of leaves according to wind strenght I highly recommend to use Dynamic Wind Framework with the patch from Dynamic Wind - Patchhub.

Installation

  • []Install like any other mod. Make sure you have requirements installed[/]

    []Make sure nothing overwrites this mod[/]

The main file includes 2k textures and I recommend to use this.

If you are very crazy about high resoution textures and happy to waste your VRAM install the 4k texture pack on top and overwrite the main mod.

No need to run PG or any other tool.

Compatibility

  • []ENB or vanilla: This mod uses PBR textures and requires Community Shaders. It  cannot be made compatible with ENB or vanilla shaders.[/]

    []Pine shrubs: Are not covered by this mod as I would recommend to use PBR Cathedral plants together with Cathedral - 3D Pine Shrubs[/]

    []PGPatcher: It is not required to run PGPatcher as the meshes are fully 'patched' already. But you can run PGPatcher and it will not break anything.[/]

    []Thickets to Marsh plants: 100% compatible, no issues[/]

    []Plant size variety: This mod already comes with varied sizes and is not compatible with Plant Size Variety[/]

Support for Seasons of Skyrim

Version 2. 0+ of this mod is compatible with Seasons of Skyrim. You need to install the optional 'Seasons pack' from the 'Optional Files' section together with the main file. It is compatible with Seasonal Landscapes, but let my mod win any conflicts.

How do variations it look like?

Spring: Some plants with smaller leaves, gree

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This mod replaces vanilla shrubs with over 100 unique models featuring high-quality PBR textures. It's a visual overhaul for players who want more variety and realism in their game's foliage. With 427 endorsements and frequent updates, it's a popular choice for texture enthusiasts.

✨ Key Features

Replaces vanilla shrubs with over 100 unique models
Uses high-quality PBR textures for enhanced realism
Frequently updated (last update August 2026)
Popular with 427 endorsements and 131,720 downloads

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 427 endorsements and over 131k downloads
  • Massive variety—over 100 unique shrub models means no more copy-paste bushes
  • PBR textures make shrubs pop with realistic lighting and detail

⚠️ Cons

  • PBR textures can be performance-heavy on lower-end rigs
  • May conflict with other foliage overhauls that touch the same shrubs
  • No explicit compatibility info—check your mod list for conflicts
🎯 Is This For You?
For players who want to overhaul the environment with realistic, varied shrubs without changing gameplay. If you're into visual fidelity and have a decent GPU, this is a solid pick. Skip if you're on a potato or prefer vanilla aesthetics.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • If you're using a mod manager, let it handle the file placement to avoid overwriting issues.
  • Test in a shrub-heavy area to see if your FPS takes a hit—PBR textures can be demanding.
  • Check if you have other foliage mods that might conflict; load order matters.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
jepster
Version
1
Downloads
131,720
Endorsements
427
Category
Models and Textures
Created
7/18/2025
Updated
8/6/2026

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