G.I.R.T.H. - Gildergreen Is Really Thicc HD
🟡 Updated this year⚠️ Install Order · 5 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
- 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #12 of 67 Environmental mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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What this mod does:
This mod replaces the Gildergreen tree in Whiterun with a new high poly photo-realist model. It supports for now WrTempleTree01, WrTempleTree02, and WrTempleTreeSapling01. A future update will cover roots, and possibly Eldergleam Tree.
The main mesh was ported from Sketchfab(source in the Credits section), and the sapling tree was made by me, using Speed Trees.
The main tree was ported to Blender to be decimated from 30k polygons to 14k polygons, then ported over to Nifskope to be ported to the game. Textures were converted to Skyrim's DDS using Photoshop and edited by BoxCat to fit better the tree. Then the models were imported to Creation Kit to control the leaves amplitude, and fix the tranforms (position/scaling/rotation) at the Whiterun plaza to prevent clipping with objects around.
DON'T FORGET IT'S STILL A WORK IN PROGRESS AND IT MIGHT NOT BE PERFECT IN THE FIRST VERSIONS
Installation:
Download and install the mod as a regular mod. Make sure it wins every conflict in order to be working as intended. Sorting the plugin using LOOT should be fine.
Compatibility:
Any mods that modifies the Gildergreen meshes are incompatible.
Gildergreen Regrown - Compatible
Falling Gildergreen Petals - Compatible, yet will need a fix for a better match
Thanks to BoxCat for helping me with the porting of the base mesh.
Thanks to JarlBallin89 for the Sapling model from his Treerific mod
Thanks to Skyfall for the main idea.
Thanks to skytinerant for the support.
Thanks to BotondBencsik who made the main mesh. Here is a link to the sourceThanks to LeoMaximus who upscaled some textures to 4k
G.I.R.T.H. replaces the Gildergreen tree in Whiterun with a new mesh and texture, making it noticeably thicker and more detailed. With nearly 900k downloads and 2.9k endorsements, it's a popular visual upgrade for Skyrim players who want a more imposing centerpiece in the city.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge download count (899,677) shows it's a go-to for many players
- Simple mesh and texture replacer—no gameplay changes, just a better-looking tree
- Endorsement ratio is solid (2,909), meaning most people who tried it liked it
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects the Gildergreen tree—if you want more Whiterun overhauls, this is just one piece
- No compatibility notes provided, so it might conflict with other mods that alter the same tree
- Last updated May 2026—could be outdated if the game has had patches since then
For Skyrim players who want a more imposing, thicker Gildergreen without overhauling the whole city. If you're doing a visual pass on Whiterun, this is a quick win. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes or a full environment overhaul.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to install—it's a simple drag-and-drop, but the manager keeps your load order clean.
- If you're using other mods that touch the Gildergreen, place this one lower in your load order so it takes priority.
- Check the mod page for any optional files or patches—sometimes authors include variants for different tree overhauls.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Alaxouche - Boxcat - Skyfall
- Version
- 4.1.0
- Downloads
- 899,677
- Endorsements
- 2,909
- Category
- Environmental
- Created
- 8/5/2023
- Updated
- 5/9/2026
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