Ever wondered if that Red Maple sapling will eventually shade your entire patio, or if a Douglas Fir will tower over your roofline? Planning a landscape is a long-term commitment. This Simulator is here to help you see into the future.
This interactive tool allows you to select from over 20 common North American species and adjust environmental factors like climate regions and sunlight levels. Using the intuitive age slider, you can watch a tree's lifecycle unfold from year 0 to 150. The simulator provides three distinct perspectives:
- Profile View: See the tree's height and shape relative to a standard two-story home.
- Shade Diameter: Plan your garden beds by seeing exactly how much ground the canopy will cover.
- Trunk Diameter: Understand the physical footprint and growth rate of the tree's base.
Perfect for homeowners, garden bloggers, and students, this simulator turns complex arboricultural data into a simple, visual experience. Fast-forward through time and plant with confidence!