Subdivide and Smooth - Reach Trees
🟡 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
- 👍 0.5% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #202 of 308 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Includes:
- New models for the reach trees, branches and the BYOH fish with the reach branch
- Removed the weird 2d branches and roots in favor of higher definition trunks that don't jiggle in the air
- Reworked the coast branches
- []Optionally you can delete these as they often hover over land, but I did try to push them down and level them, so don't knock it until you try it
- []Optional half-res textures available. Still great
- Complex materials out the box (Bark is "normal" parallax, looked better that way)
- Light plugin to rebound the models. This effects LODs positively, but isn't "required" per se, so feel free to disable if you're worried about plugin limits
- Optional optimized 3D LODs (Run DynDOLOD to see the effect). Includes the 1 tree that isn't technically a tree but a static that looks like a tree
Subdivide and Smooth - Reach Trees is a cosmetic mod that replaces the default Reach trees in Skyrim with higher-quality textures and models, offering optional 3D LODs and complex materials out of the box. It aims for minimal compatibility issues and fixes problematic issues, with a 'less hairy' appearance. With 189 endorsements and 41,954 downloads, it's a popular choice for visual upgrades.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community trust with 189 endorsements and over 41k downloads
- Optional 3D LODs mean you can push visual fidelity without tanking performance if you don't need them
- Complex materials out of the box—no extra setup for that PBR goodness
⚠️ Cons
- Only covers Reach trees, so other tree types stay vanilla—might look inconsistent if you're not careful
- The 'less hairy' look might not be everyone's cup of tea if you prefer the original bushy style
- No explicit mention of compatibility with popular tree overhauls like Skyrim Flora Overhaul—test before stacking
For Skyrim players who want better-looking Reach trees without overhauling the entire flora. If you're into photorealistic landscapes and don't mind a slightly cleaner look, this is a solid pick. Skip if you want a full tree overhaul or prefer the original wild, overgrown aesthetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, just download and install—no manual file placement needed.
- Enable the optional 3D LODs only if you have a decent GPU; otherwise, stick with the standard LODs to keep performance smooth.
- Load this mod after other tree mods in your load order to ensure its textures take priority.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- me
- Version
- 1.12
- Downloads
- 41,954
- Endorsements
- 189
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 7/2/2025
- Updated
- 3/15/2026
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