YAWTO - Yet Another Whiterun Tree Overhaul
⚪ Last updated 2019⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #49 of 58 Cities, Towns, Villages, and Hamlets mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
YAWTO adds around 150 trees to Whiterun.
Clipping might occur depending on the tree mod you're using (if you're using one)
First main file is for those using Lexy's LOTD SE (or if you want only aspens, tho I highly recommend to only use it with Lexy's).
All files are ESPFEs. That means that the mod won't count towards the 255 plugin limit.
Patch for Open Cities Skyrim here.
LE version here and here.
Q: Will this mod come out for LE?
A: Probably not.
Q: Is this mod compatible with x mod?
A: Probably yes, might have minor clipping. Ask for patches on the posts sections.
Q: Is it too performance heavy?
A: I'd say it really depends on your system. My system (i7-7700K, GTX 1070, 32GB DDR4 RAM), doesn't suffer to handle this. It actually runs it fine without any performance loss. If your hardware is weaker, you might see a very small performance drop.
YAWTO adds around 150 trees to Whiterun, overhauling the city's greenery. The main file is a merged version of optional files, all properly cleaned and ESL-flagged. This is a purely cosmetic mod for Skyrim players who want a lusher Whiterun without gameplay changes.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Adds a ton of greenery to Whiterun, making it feel more alive.
- ESL-flagged means it won't eat up your plugin limit.
- Merged main file keeps installation simple.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2019, so it might not be compatible with the latest Skyrim versions or other mods.
- Purely cosmetic — if you want gameplay changes, this isn't for you.
- Adding 150 trees could impact performance on lower-end rigs.
For Skyrim players who want a greener, more forested Whiterun without messing with gameplay. If you're a modder who likes a lively city aesthetic, this is a solid pick. Skip if you're looking for functional changes or if you're on a potato PC.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since the mod is ESL-flagged, it won't count toward your 255 plugin limit, so you can safely add it to a large load order.
- If you use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, just download and install — no manual file placement needed.
- Check for conflicts with other Whiterun overhaul mods that also add trees or change the city layout.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Dasinho
- Version
- v3
- Downloads
- 154,107
- Endorsements
- 1,690
- Category
- Cities, Towns, Villages, and Hamlets
- Created
- 2/16/2019
- Updated
- 6/5/2019
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