Branch Group Properties

Branch groups node is responsible for generating branches and fronds. Its properties appear when you have selected a branch, frond or branch + frond node.

Distribution

Adjusts the count and placement of branches in the group. Use the curves to fine tune position, rotation and scale. The curves are relative to the parent branch or to the area spread in case of a trunk.

Group Seed	The seed for this group of branches. Modify to vary procedural generation.
Frequency	Adjusts the number of branches created for each parent branch.
Distribution	The way the branches are distributed along their parent.
Twirl	Twirl around the parent branch.
Whorled Step	Defines how many nodes are in each whorled step when using Whorled distribution. For real plants this is normally a Fibonacci number.
Growth Scale	Defines the scale of nodes along the parent node. Use the curve to adjust and the slider to fade the effect in and out.
Growth Angle	Defines the initial angle of growth relative to the parent. Use the curve to adjust and the slider to fade the effect in and out.

Geometry

Select what type of geometry is generated for this branch group and which materials are applied. LOD Multiplier allows you to adjust the quality of this group relative to tree’s LOD Quality.

LOD Multiplier	Adjusts the quality of this group relative to tree’s LOD Quality, so that it is of either higher or lower quality than the rest of the tree.
Geometry Mode	Type of geometry for this branch group: Branch Only, Branch + Fronds, Fronds Only.
Branch Material	The primary material for the branches.
Break Material	Material for capping broken branches.
Frond Material	Material for the fronds.

Shape

Adjusts the shape and growth of the branches. Use the curves to fine tune the shape, all curves are relative to the branch itself.

Length	Adjusts the length of the branches.
Relative Length	Determines whether the radius of a branch is affected by its length.
Radius	Adjusts the radius of the branches, use the curve to fine-tune the radius along the length of the branches.
Cap Smoothing	Defines the roundness of the cap/tip of the branches. Useful for cacti.
Growth	Adjusts the growth of the branches.
Crinkliness	Adjusts how crinkly/crooked the branches are, use the curve to fine-tune.
Seek Sun	Use the curve to adjust how the branches are bent upwards/downwards and the slider to change the scale.
Surface Noise	Adjusts the surface noise of the branches.
Noise	Overall noise factor, use the curve to fine-tune.
Noise Scale U	Scale of the noise around the branch, lower values will give a more wobbly look, while higher values gives a more stochastic look.
Noise Scale V	Scale of the noise along the branch, lower values will give a more wobbly look, while higher values gives a more stochastic look.
Flare	Defines a flare for the trunk.
Flare Radius	The radius of the flares, this is added to the main radius, so a zero value means no flares.
Flare Height	Defines how far up the trunk the flares start.
Flare Noise	Defines the noise of the flares, lower values will give a more wobbly look, while higher values gives a more stochastic look.
Breaking	Controls the breaking of branches.
Break Chance	Chance of a branch breaking, i.e. 0 = no branches are broken, 0.5 = half of the branches are broken, 1.0 = all the branches are broken.
Break Location	This range defines where the branches will be broken. Relative to the length of the branch.

These properties are for child branches only, not trunks.

Welding ** | Defines the welding of branches onto their parent branch. Only valid for secondary branches.**
Weld Length	Defines how far up the branch the weld spread starts.
Spread Top	Weld’s spread factor on the top-side of the branch, relative to it’s parent branch. Zero means no spread.
Spread Bottom	Weld’s spread factor on the bottom-side of the branch, relative to it’s parent branch. Zero means no spread.

Fronds

Here you can adjust the number of fronds and their properties. This tab is only available if you have Frond geometry enabled in the Geometry tab.

Frond Count	Defines the number of fronds per branch. Fronds are always evenly spaced around the branch.
Frond Width	The width of the fronds, use the curve to adjust the specific shape along the length of the branch.
Frond Range	Defines the starting and ending point of the fronds.
Frond Rotation	Defines rotation around the parent branch.
Frond Crease	Adjust to crease / fold the fronds.

Wind

Adjusts the parameters used for animating this group of branches. The wind zones are only active in Play Mode.

Main Wind	Primary wind effect. This creates a soft swaying motion and is typically the only parameter needed for primary branches.
Edge Turbulence	Turbulence along the edge of fronds. Useful for ferns, palms, etc.
Create Wind Zone	Creates a Wind Zone.