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XfrogPlants | Blossoming Library

XfrogPlants BLOSSOMING

Contents : 60 3D Models in each of XFR, Maya, 3ds Max, Vue, Lightwave, Cinema 4D, .OBJ and .3DS formats ALL formats are included - the DVD contains 480 Models Every .XFR can be edited with Xfrog 3.5 Software. (purchased separately) With Xfrog 3.5 Procedural Software, you can easily create your very own variations of growth, branching, add or reduce complexity, and much more. 60 Billboard Renders (with Alpha) 60 Perspective Renders (with Alpha) Xfrog Software and Models: www.xfrog.com Xfrog User Group: tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Xfrog

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XfrogPlants Development :

Orio Menoni Modeler, Documentation

Jan Walter Schliep Modeler

Jan Heuschele Modeler

Tany Heider Rendering

Karin Rudokas Rendering

Peter Fantke Research and Development

Bernd Lintermann Research and Development

Oliver Deussen Research and Development

Stewart McSherry Product Manager

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BLOSSOMING v. 2.0 xfrogplants

01. Judas Tree ( Cercis siliquastrum )

Tree/Shrub, deciduous broadleaf Shape: broad spreading Origin : whole Mediterranean area

Environment : forests, on calcareous soils, up to 400 m.

Climate : warm, mild, temperate Bloom : April

Notes : Here shown in it’s gorgeous springtime bloom, the Judas tree is often found in urban parks and gardens. The legend says that Judah hanged himself to this tree after having betrayed Jesus Christ, and the popular belief indicate this as

the reason why the blossoms are of a blood-like colour. Also known as Redbud.

adult age 10.5 meters

young age 4.5 meters

medium age 6.5 meters


02. Kousa Dogwood ( Cornus kousa )

Tree, deciduous broadleaf Shape: broad columnar Origin : Japan, China, Korea

Environment : mountain forests

Climate : mild, temperate, cool Bloom : June

Notes : Also known as Japanese Dogwood, this tree is a popular choice for parks and gardens because of the elegant-shaped and visible white bracts that

surround it’s flowers. The fruits are red, small and clustered, with a consistent flesh similar to that of strawberries; they are edible.

adult age 15 meters




03. Golden Chain ( Laburnum anagyroides )

Tree/Shrub, deciduous broadleaf Shape: broad spreading Origin : Central and Southern Europe

Environment : open broadleaf forests, from sea level to 800 m. Climate : mild Bloom : May

Notes : The Golden Chain needs sunny places, and although it likes calcareous soils better, it can also grow on acidic soils. The wood is very much valued and

is used for handicraft works. The Golden Chain can be found in cities because of the gorgeous blooming, but it is not planted often since

it is poisonous in all of it’s parts, including the flowers.

adult age 6 meters

young age 3 meters



04. Crape Myrtle ( Lagerstroemia indica )

Shrub/Tree, deciduous broadleaf Shape: shrubby, broad spreading Origin : West Asia (China, Japan)

Environment : open, sunny places

Climate : mild, warm Bloom : July-October

Notes : The Crape Myrtle is a very decorative shrub or small tree, because of the Sum-

mer blooming and thanks to the leaves that turn orange and red in late Au-tumn. It grows on deep, fertile soils. It does not stand deep frost and cold.

adult age 7 meters


medium age 4 meters


05. Southern Magnolia ( Magnolia grandiflora )

Tree, evergreen broadleaf Shape: broad conical Origin : Southeast of USA, Mexico (gulf area)

Environment : on river sides and humid places of coastal plains

Climate : warm, mild Bloom : June-July

Notes : The Southern Magnolia (Mississippi State tree) grows very slowly, on deep,

fertile neutral or acidic soils. It is frost-intolerant. It starts blooming only at 20 years of age. The long-lasting, big Summer blossoms made it one of the most

appreciated decorative trees all over the world (where climate allows).

adult age 15 meters

young age 4 meters

medium age 10 meters


06. Saucer Magnolia ( Magnolia x soulangeana )

Tree, deciduous broadleaf Shape: broad spreading Origin : garden cultivar

Environment : cultivations and gardens

Climate : mild Bloom : March-April

Notes : This tree is a hybrid of two Asian Magnolia species. It has deciduous leaves and the flowers appear in Spring, before, or together with, the first leaves.

Originally with white tepals, a very popular cultivar has been also produced with a purple blush at the base which fades into white.

Japanese name : Mokuren.

adult age 9 meters

young age 3 meters

medium age 5 meters


07. Apple Tree ( Malus domestica )

Tree, deciduous broadleaf Shape: broad spreading Origin : garden variety of the native European tree (Malus sylvestris)

Environment : forests and thickets, up to 1.200 m. Climate : temperate, cool Bloom : April-May

Notes : The Common (Garden) Apple tree is a garden species derived from the

Wild Apple (Malus sylvestris), a tree that can still be found in the wild in the forests of Central-Southern Europe. The most visible difference between the

species is the absence, in the Garden Apple tree, of the small thorns that are present on the branches of the Wild Apple.

adult age 10 meters




Tree, deciduous broadleaf Shape: broad spreading Origin : garden cultivar


Climate : mild Bloom : April-May

Notes : The Japanese Crab Apple is a garden cultivar whose origin details are unknown except for the country (Japan). It is a favourite for urban decoration throughout

the world because of it’s spectacular and abundant springtime blossoming.


young age 3 meters

medium age 5 meters

08. Japanese Crab Apple ( Malus floribunda )


Tree/Shrub, evergreen broadleaf Shape: broad spreading Origin : Central Mediterranean (Southern Italy, Greece)

Environment : near waters (rivers, sea coasts)

Climate : warm and dry, needs water at the roots Bloom : June-September

Notes : The undisputed protagonist of the Mediterranean landscape along the rivers,

with it’s spectacular pink or white blooming that lasts all summer, the Oleander can also be found next to the sea, because it is salt-resistant. On the other hand, it is frost-intolerant. All of it’s parts are extremely poisonous for the

heart of men and animals: even a single leaf can be lethal, if eaten.

adult age 9 meters

young age 2 meters

medium age 4 meters

09. Oleander ( Nerium oleander )


10. Apricot Tree ( Prunus armeniaca )

Tree, deciduous broadleaf Shape: broad spreading Origin : China

Environment : hillside thickets

Climate : mild, warm Bloom : March-April

Notes : The Apricot tree, more than the Cherry or Plum, needs a relatively warm climate to grow. It suffers from late frost, especially if it happens during the blossoming period. Like the other species in the Prunus family, the

Apricot tree, too, can be attacked by many parasites and diseases.

adult age 9 meters

young age 5 meters

medium age 6 meters


11. Sweet Cherry Tree ( Prunus avium )

Tree, deciduous broadleaf Shape: broad columnar Origin : Europe, West Asia

Environment : forests, hedge rows, river sides, from sea level to 1.500 m.

Climate : temperate, cool Bloom : April-May

Notes : The Sweet Cherry is a tree that adapts well to most soils. It can stand well the cold and frost, and because of this, it can also grow on the mountains.

It is a very appreciated tree not only because of the delicious fruits, but also because of the excellent quality of the wood, highly

prized for furniture and musical instruments.

adult age 20 meters

young age 6 meter



12. Pissardii Cherry Plum ( Prunus cerasifera var. Pissardii )

Tree, deciduous broadleaf Shape: broad spreading Origin : garden variety of the Cherry Plum (Southeast of Europe)

Environment : woods, hedge rows, in sunny places

Climate : mild, warm Bloom : March-April

Notes : The Pissardii Cherry Plum (also known as Pissardii Myrobalan) has purple-coloured leaves. It is commonly found in cities because of the decorative colour and because it stands pruning very well (and for this reason it is

even used for hedges). This variety has pink blossom (while the original Cherry Plum has white). It adapts to most soils.

adult age 9 meters


medium age 5 meters


Tree, deciduous broadleaf Shape: broad spreading Origin : probably a garden variety of the Sweet Cherry

Environment : forests, hedge rows, glades, from sea level to 1.200 m. Climate : mild Bloom : April-May

Notes : Also know as Wild Cherry or Mazzard, the Sour Cherry is diffused as wild

species over Central and Southern Europe, but it is probably of garden origin. Compared to it’s most likely parent (the Sweet Cherry), it has sour fruits

of a lighter and brighter red. Because of the sour taste, it’s fruits are more commonly used to produce syrups and liquors than eaten.

13. Sour Cherry ( Prunus cerasus )

adult age 10 meters

young age 4 meters

medium age 6 meters


Tree, deciduous broadleaf Shape: broad spreading Origin : a garden hybrid of two European species


Climate : mild Bloom : March-April

Notes : The Plum Tree is almost certainly a hybrid of Cherry Plum (Prunus cerasifera) and Sloe (Prunus spinosa). It was created to produce the delicious fruits we know, and for this reason, it is widely cultivated both industrially and rurally,

and also in home gardens. Two subspecies of Plum Tree are common, one with violet fruits, another with dark yellow fruits.

14. Plum Tree ( Prunus domestica )

adult age 10 meters


medium age 7 meters


Tree, deciduous broadleaf Shape: broad spreading Origin : Mediterranean (Northern Africa, Western Asia)

Environment : dry slopes and scrubs, in full sunlight

Climate : warm Bloom : February-March

Notes : The Almond Tree is the earliest of all Pruni to bloom. It does in February-March, but if the winter is warm, it can also exceptionally bloom in January. It grows only in sunny places and in warm regions, where it can be safe from freezing cold. The fruits are widely appreciated in the kitchen, especially for sweets.

adult age 8 meters

young age 3 meters


15. Almond Tree ( Prunus dulcis )


16. Peach Tree ( Prunus persica )

Tree, deciduous broadleaf Shape: broad spreading Origin : China

Environment : forests, from sea level to 600 m.

Climate : mild Bloom : April

Notes : Imported in the Mediterranean region from Persia (hence the Latin

name) way back in the 4th century B.C., the Peach is really of Chinese origin. It is widely cultivated because of the delicious fruits, but

it’s delicate pink flowers are also appreciated for decoration. The small size makes it perfect for home gardens decoration.

adult age 7 meters


medium age 5 meters


17. Kanzan Cherry ( Prunus serrulata var. Kanzan )

Tree, deciduous broadleaf Shape: broad spreading Origin : Japan

Environment : hills and mountains

Climate : temperate Bloom : April-May

Notes : It is probable that the Kanzan cherry is a garden hybrid of two popular

Japanese wild cherries, Hill Cherry and Oshima Cherry. Kanzan is surely the most appreciated species for urban decoration, thanks to the spectacular

blooming. Several cultivars of it exist, with varied blossoms. Japanese name : Kanzan.





18. Weeping Higan Cherry ( Prunus subhirtella var. Pendula )

Tree, deciduous broadleaf Shape: broad weeping Origin : Japan

Environment : mixed forests with other Prunus species

Climate : temperate Bloom : March-April

Notes : A natural hybrid, the Weeping Higan cherry is a very popular choice all over the world for garden and park decoration, because of the shape and of the

gorgeous blooming. A variety of it exists, called “Autumnalis”, whose blooming takes place in late Autumn (November-December).


young age 3 meters

medium age 4 meters


19. Yoshino Cherry ( Prunus x yedoensis )

Tree, deciduous broadleaf Shape: broad spreading Origin : Japan

Environment : mixed forests with other Prunus species

Climate : temperate Bloom : March-April

Notes : The Yoshino Cherry has probably an ancient garden origin. The white blossoms (but subspecies exist with different colours) have an intense scent and appear

at early Spring. The fruits are very sour and usually not eaten: the Yoshino Cherry is in fact mostly used for garden decoration.

Japanese name : Somei-yoshino.

adult age 10 meters

young age 4 meters

medium age 6 meters


20. Pear Tree ( Pyrus communis )

Tree, deciduous broadleaf Shape: broad spreading Origin : Garden variety of the Wild Pear (European)


Climate : temperate Bloom : April-May

Notes : The common Pear tree is a garden variety of the Wild Pear, an European and Asian tree that is diffused in the native areas where broadleaf woods grow on humid, fertile soil. The pronounced vertical growth (when growing free)

makes it easily recognizable. The white flowers have a slightly Bigger diameter than most other Rosaceae.

adult age 15 meters



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