Landscape architecture plugin for Rhino and AutoCAD with a real plant database.
Why we recommend it
It brings actual horticultural data — species, growth, seasonality — into the model rather than treating planting as decoration.
Strengths
- Real plant species database
- Seasonal growth simulation
- Works inside Rhino or AutoCAD
Drawbacks
- Requires a host application
- Niche discipline
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