The Grove 2.1 Is Out, Featuring Realistic Secondary Growth Simulation

The latest version of The Grove, the natural tool for growing 3D trees, is mainly focused on secondary growth, which is characterized by an increase in the thickness or girth of the plant as it ages.

As the developer Wybren van Keulen has explained, over a decade of tree research has pushed The Grove forward, helping to refine the simulation to make it as natural as possible. The implementation of the new secondary growth theory has made it closely tied to the local light environment, with all the aspects including including phototropism, reaction wood, and the eventual demise of a branch, now working together to provide the most comprehensive natural simulation.