Paradise City for Vanilla Skyrim -- Great Trees for Cities SE
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ 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
- 👍 2.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #46 of 58 Cities, Towns, Villages, and Hamlets mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
THIS NOT-FOR PROFIT MOD CAN BE DOWNLOADED AND USED FREE OF CHARGE
Checked and Cleaned with TES5edit... and LOL no, this isn't a girlie bar mod as described in the Guns 'N Roses song.
Disappointed that Skyrim's cities are too barren for you? Want a dash more of shade under the sun? Well, this is for you.
This mod turns many of the province's cities -- and the village of Rorikstead -- into leafy paradises.
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Whiterun
The northwestern part of Whiterun is made into a mini-park. Outside the city walls, on the northwestern portion down the hill, is Lovers' Grove.
Riften
Some of the new trees in Riften have been matched -- orange instead of green -- to reflect the general color of the flora.
Windhelm
Special attention has been given to provide Windhelm its own unique trees with the use of new leafless textures. For those using summer or tropical mods, there are options to use the same trees as ones in use by other cities.
Rorikstead
This small village, otherwise terribly barren, is an exception to the rule, in that trees have been placed along "Main Street" and outside Frostfruit Inn.
Compatibility
As tested, this mod is compatible with mods such as:
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[]Skyrim Flora Overhaul (both regular and summer editions)
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]JK's Skyrim Lite[]Oblivion Gates
If you have Dovahkiin's Relaxes Too, the swings in Whiterun and Solitude do allow you to sit on them -- select the Relax power, then point to the swing and use the power key to "sit".
Should work with:
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[]JK's Skyrim Regular (some clipping may bound to occur)
[]Dawn of Skyrim/Whiterun (some clipping may bound to occur)
[]Most other flora overhauls
Caveats
NOTE that this mod is better installed with MO2. If for some reason it's not installed properly with NMM, install the mod manually.
Some mods that add or modify any of the cities, such as large buildings, houses, trees or other structures, may cause clipping or collision with other objects. Please inform me of such incompatibilities. You can however, install modules for further customization depending on your needs.
Low-performance/older PCs or laptops may experience considerable framerate drops due to the added vegetation -- you may also have to reduce shadow quality for increased performance.
REGARDING TEXTURE QUALITY: It's fixed that way at 1k (or 1024x1024) for the sake of performance; any higher and there'l
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[]JK's Skyrim Regular (some clipping may bound to occur)
Paradise City for Vanilla Skyrim adds trees to the major cities of Skyrim, providing more shade and a greener, less barren environment. With over 4,000 endorsements and 158,000 downloads, it's a popular, lightweight visual enhancement for players who want a more natural city atmosphere without overhauling the game.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 4,142 endorsements and 158k downloads—clearly a lot of players dig it.
- Simple, lightweight visual upgrade that makes cities feel more alive without a heavy performance hit.
- Works with vanilla Skyrim, so no need to worry about DLC requirements or compatibility headaches.
⚠️ Cons
- Only adds trees—if you're looking for a full city overhaul, this won't cut it.
- Last updated in October 2023, so it might not be compatible with the latest Skyrim updates or mods that alter city layouts.
- Potential conflicts with other city overhaul mods that change the same areas, so check your load order.
For Skyrim players who want a quick, no-fuss way to make cities feel less barren and more natural. If you're a purist who likes vanilla but wants a touch of greenery, this is for you. Skip if you're after major city overhauls or gameplay changes—this is purely cosmetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a simple mod, just drop the files into your Data folder or use a mod manager—no need for complex setup.
- If you're using other city mods, place Paradise City lower in your load order to avoid conflicts.
- Make sure to check the mod's page for any compatibility notes with popular city overhauls like JK's Skyrim.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- sa547
- Version
- 3.8
- Downloads
- 158,772
- Endorsements
- 4,142
- Category
- Cities, Towns, Villages, and Hamlets
- Created
- 6/4/2017
- Updated
- 10/24/2023
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