At the time of writing, Maxtree Plant Models Vol 151 retails for approximately $79 to $129 depending on the format bundle (e.g., single format vs. Multi-format). Considering the time it takes to model a single photorealistic tree (roughly 40 hours for a professional modeler), the ROI is astronomical.
If you produce just three architectural animations or ten still renders per month, this volume pays for itself in the first project.
Maxtree’s Vol. 151 breaks from the standard lush, green collections to focus specifically on winter-deciduous plants and dormant botanical structures. This pack contains 12 high-detail 3D plant species (including Cornus, Betula, Salix, and various dried perennials), each presented in their leafless or late-autumn state. Total file sizes range from 2–4 GB depending on format. Maxtree Plant Models Vol 151
Use the "Medium" or "Young" variants to fill out window views. Because Vol 151 offers color variation (slightly different RGB values per leaf via the texture map), the greenery won't look like a green wall. It will have depth.
Maxtree Plant Models Vol 151 is not just another library; it is a production-ready toolkit. The attention to biological accuracy, the inclusion of winter variants, and the multi-LOD optimization make it a superior choice for serious 3D artists. At the time of writing, Maxtree Plant Models
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One standout feature of Vol 151 is that many species come in three states: Summer (full green foliage), Autumn (orange/red leaves), and Winter (bare branches with intricate twig detail). This is a game-changer for archviz projects that need to show a property across different contract months.
| Aspect | Detail | |--------|--------| | File Formats | Max (3ds Max + Corona/V-Ray), C4D (Cinema 4D + Corona/V-Ray), FBX, OBJ, plus textures | | Polygon Count | Per plant: 5,000 – 50,000 polys (typical for hero foreground assets) | | Maps | Diffuse, Normal, Glossiness, Opacity (alpha), Displacement (most 4K-8K TIFF/PNG) | | Materials | Pre-configured PBR (physically based rendering) | | Wind / Animation | Not included (static models) | | Scattering Ready | Yes – clean pivot points, grouped components, naming convention | Cons: One standout feature of Vol 151 is
While the default materials are great, increase the SSS (Sub-Surface Scattering) value slightly for the leaves if rendering in Cycles or VRay. The SSS radius for Vol 151's Maple leaves is naturally higher than the Oak leaves; the included materials have this set correctly by default.