Trees

Trees add life, realism, texture and perspective to layouts, dioramas, displays or any project. The more variety in types and colors, the more realistic your scenery will look. Place them ready-made or make them yourself with armatures and a variety of available foliage. Read an excerpt on Trees from The Complete Guide to Model Scenery to learn more.

Tree Height Chart

Ready-Made

No assembly required! Natural colors and realistic textures blend with other Woodland Scenics landscape products. Plant in clusters and intermix foliage colors or place an ornamental beauty.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the tallest trees you sell?
  
  Woodland Classics - Deciduous: 8"-9" Cool Shade (TR3521) and Waters Edge (TR3539)
  
  Woodland Classics - Conifer: 7"-8" Standing Timber
  
  Ready Made Realistic Trees - Deciduous: 8"-9" Medium Green (TR1519)
  
  Ready Made Realistic Trees - Conifer: 7"-8" Conifer Green (TR1563)
- What is the best way to attach larger trees to my layout (9") so that they are stable?
  
  Attach trees to layout using Scenic Glue™ or Hob-e-Tac®. Poke a small hole, apply a drop of glue over hole and insert tree's base pin. Hold until setting begins. Add additional adhesive around the base of the tree for extra support. The optional base can also be used. Attach with Scenic Glue.
- Do your soil, grass, and tree products work for 1/35 modeling scale?
  
  Our turf products work for any scale. Our trees are available in a variety of sizes, the tallest measuring 9 inches.
- Your catalog and Web site pictures make it look as if sunlight is shining on the scenes. How can I do this same thing at home?
  
  We mainly use halogen lighting when we take product photos in our studio. Generally, the model is set-up and one halogen light represents the angle of the sun. One or more diffused lights are used to fill in the rest of the model. A three-point lighting technique, often used in filming video, works well to highlight foliage in the background.
- What are the ratios of the different scales?
  
  Model Scales
  
  G = 1:24
  
  O = 1:48
  
  S = 1:64
  
  OO = 1:76.2
  
  HO = 1:87
  
  N = 1:160
  
  Z = 1:220
Tree Kits

Tree kits offer the modeler great versatility and include plastic or metal armatures. A variety of foliages create trees of any size, shape, color and type, deciduous or conifer.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best way to attach larger trees to my layout (9") so that they are stable?
  
  Attach trees to layout using Scenic Glue™ or Hob-e-Tac®. Poke a small hole, apply a drop of glue over hole and insert tree's base pin. Hold until setting begins. Add additional adhesive around the base of the tree for extra support. The optional base can also be used. Attach with Scenic Glue.
- Can the plastic tree armatures be painted?
  
  Yes, our Tree Armatures can be painted. The armature should be twisted and formed into its tree shape before it is painted to avoid cracking the paint.
  
  A flat-finish enamel paint is best. If you do not use a flat-finish paint, spray the armature with a flat-finish clear coat after it is painted to lessen the shine.
- I am attempting to create a closed canopy deciduous forest approx 1" high above the ground level of the model, and over an area approximately 6" x 7". What product would you recommend to do this?
  
  We have a natural plant product called Forest Canopy and it is perfect for what you are attempting to model. It can be modified easily to a height of 1 inch and is available in four colors. One box covers approximately 2 square feet.
  
  Available Colors: Light Green, Medium Green, Dark Green and Autumn Mix
- Do your soil, grass, and tree products work for 1/35 modeling scale?
  
  Our turf products work for any scale. Our trees are available in a variety of sizes, the tallest measuring 9 inches.
- I am looking for hedgerows in 1/35 scale for a future diorama.
  
  We do not have anything specific to 1/35 scale. Below are Hedgerows and their dimensions.
  Hedgerow 1” w x 2-3/8” t x 7-3/4” l (2.54 cm x 6.03 cm x 19.6 cm)
  Hedgerow 1” w x 4” t x 8-1/4” l (2.54 cm x 10.1 cm x 20.9 cm)
  Hedgerow Scene Tree Kits Contains 18 trees and 6 bushes, 24”-30” (60.9 cm x 76.2 cm)
  
  You could also model your own hedgerow scene with landscape materials, such as Realistic Tree Kits, Fine-Leaf Foliage, Clump-Foliage or Forest Canopy.
- Do you have any suggestions on how to bend armatures?
  
  There is an infinite number of ways to bend armature branches, as there are an infinite number of tree shapes in nature. A popular shape can be achieved by bending and twisting branches to resemble deer antlers.
  
  Click here to view a short video about making a tree with Hob-E-Tac.
- Your catalog and Web site pictures make it look as if sunlight is shining on the scenes. How can I do this same thing at home?
  
  We mainly use halogen lighting when we take product photos in our studio. Generally, the model is set-up and one halogen light represents the angle of the sun. One or more diffused lights are used to fill in the rest of the model. A three-point lighting technique, often used in filming video, works well to highlight foliage in the background.
- What are the ratios of the different scales?
  
  Model Scales
  
  G = 1:24
  
  O = 1:48
  
  S = 1:64
  
  OO = 1:76.2
  
  HO = 1:87
  
  N = 1:160
  
  Z = 1:220
- How do you get the clump foliage trees so full? I bought your kit and I cannot get them to look like that. Do you apply another coat of the hob-e-tac to the first application of foliage then add more foliage?
  
  Here is our method for modeling trees with Clump-Foliage, which provides a very thick, realistic looking tree.
  1. Bend and twist Tree Armatures into realistic, three-dimensional shapes. A popular technique is to have the branches resemble deer antlers. This shape helps hold more foliage on Armatures.
  2. Apply Hob-e-Tac (S195) liberally to all sides of branches, avoiding trunk area where foliage does not grow naturally. Wait for adhesive to become clear and tacky (very important). Dry time varies due to environmental conditions, 20-45+ minutes.
  3. Break Clump-Foliage into manageable size pieces that are proprotional to the size of the Tree Armatures you are using. Dip the Tree Armature deep into the bag of Clump-Foliage, remove carefully and shake gently to remove excess. Dip into bag of foliage again, if desired. Then, pinch Clump-Foliage firmly on branches to secure.
  4. Overspray Clump-Foliage with Scenic Cement (S192) to help seal in place.
  
  Click here to view a short video about making a tree with Hob-E-Tac.
Tree Armatures And Foliage

Mix and match a variety of armatures and foliage types in endless combinations to model any tree, any species, deciduous or conifer. Model dense forests or create individual trees.
Frequently Asked Questions
- I recently purchased your turf and foliage materials. They were not exactly the same color as the same product I've used in the past. Why?
  
  Our landscaping system is based on nature's principle of contrasts and highlights. Although many of our colors are close, slight variations occur from batch to batch. These variations help create more realistic scenery and blend easily with other existing colors.
- What is the best way to attach larger trees to my layout (9") so that they are stable?
  
  Attach trees to layout using Scenic Glue™ or Hob-e-Tac®. Poke a small hole, apply a drop of glue over hole and insert tree's base pin. Hold until setting begins. Add additional adhesive around the base of the tree for extra support. The optional base can also be used. Attach with Scenic Glue.
- I bought your Tree Armatures and I would like to know what kind of foliage I should buy for building trees that are durable enough for wargaming.
  
  We recommend using Clump Foliage as tree foliage. Break into desired sized pieces and attach to tree armatures with Hob-e-Tac as instructed. Spray foliage with Scenic Cement to secure in place.
- What is the best way to adhere clump foliage to nearly vertical surfaces? I have tried many methods but the clumps keep falling off after a few weeks.
  
  This depends on what type of surface you want to adhere the foliage to. We have created three-dimensional trees by gluing foliage to foam board backgrounds. The Clump-Foliage™ must be broken into manageable size pieces (approximately the size of our Bushes). We use Foam Tack Glue™ to adhere the foliage, piece by piece. Dry flat and let the glue dry thoroughly.
- How many 2-4” Tree Armatures can be foliated with one bag of Foliage Clusters?
  
  This is difficult to calculate with Foliage Clusters, as the size of foliage is created by the customer. We recommend breaking foliage into pieces approximately 1/8"-5/16" for 2"-4" Tree Armatures. With these size pieces, one bag of Foliage Clusters will foliage approximately 40 trees. Actual coverage depends on how thick the foliage is applied.
- Can the plastic tree armatures be painted?
  
  Yes, our Tree Armatures can be painted. The armature should be twisted and formed into its tree shape before it is painted to avoid cracking the paint.
  
  A flat-finish enamel paint is best. If you do not use a flat-finish paint, spray the armature with a flat-finish clear coat after it is painted to lessen the shine.
- How many tree armatures will a 25.2 cubic inch bag of bushes do?
  
  A 25.2 cu in (57.7 cu cm) bag of Bushes will make approximately 15 trees. The exact number of trees will depend on the amount of foliage used and the size of the Tree Armature. Smaller Armatures will net more trees and larger Armatures will net fewer.
- What type of foliage would be the best to use to create the appearance of pine?
  
  We recommed using Conifer Green Clump-Foliage (FC185).
  
  We also recommend using Pine Tree Armatures.
  2-1/2" to 4" (Pine)
  4" to 6" (Pine)
- Can foliage, turf and tree products be used outdoors?
  
  Woodland Scenics products are not designed to be exposed to the outdoor elements.
- Do your soil, grass, and tree products work for 1/35 modeling scale?
  
  Our turf products work for any scale. Our trees are available in a variety of sizes, the tallest measuring 9 inches.
- I am looking for hedgerows in 1/35 scale for a future diorama.
  
  We do not have anything specific to 1/35 scale. Below are Hedgerows and their dimensions.
  Hedgerow 1” w x 2-3/8” t x 7-3/4” l (2.54 cm x 6.03 cm x 19.6 cm)
  Hedgerow 1” w x 4” t x 8-1/4” l (2.54 cm x 10.1 cm x 20.9 cm)
  Hedgerow Scene Tree Kits Contains 18 trees and 6 bushes, 24”-30” (60.9 cm x 76.2 cm)
  
  You could also model your own hedgerow scene with landscape materials, such as Realistic Tree Kits, Fine-Leaf Foliage, Clump-Foliage or Forest Canopy.
- Do you have any suggestions on how to bend armatures?
  
  There is an infinite number of ways to bend armature branches, as there are an infinite number of tree shapes in nature. A popular shape can be achieved by bending and twisting branches to resemble deer antlers.
  
  Click here to view a short video about making a tree with Hob-E-Tac.
- How can I model the different colors of yellow in fall foliage?
  
  We have a variety of yellow foliage and turf for making trees and adding highlights to create unique colors.
  
  Foliage for Making Trees
  -Early Fall Foliage includes yellow and a yellow mix.
  -Yellow Flowering Foliage is yellow turf on a green fiber backing to model the transition from summer to fall.
  -Fall Mix Clump-Foliage includes yellow and three other fall colors that can be mixed with the yellow to create unique shades.
  
  Highlighting Turf
  -Yellow Grass Coarse Turf
  
  -Fall Yellow Coarse Turf
  -Yellow Grass Fine Turf
  
  Use the products individually and in combination to create a wide variety of unique yellow trees.
- Your catalog and Web site pictures make it look as if sunlight is shining on the scenes. How can I do this same thing at home?
  
  We mainly use halogen lighting when we take product photos in our studio. Generally, the model is set-up and one halogen light represents the angle of the sun. One or more diffused lights are used to fill in the rest of the model. A three-point lighting technique, often used in filming video, works well to highlight foliage in the background.
- What are the ratios of the different scales?
  
  Model Scales
  
  G = 1:24
  
  O = 1:48
  
  S = 1:64
  
  OO = 1:76.2
  
  HO = 1:87
  
  N = 1:160
  
  Z = 1:220
- How do you get the clump foliage trees so full? I bought your kit and I cannot get them to look like that. Do you apply another coat of the hob-e-tac to the first application of foliage then add more foliage?
  
  Here is our method for modeling trees with Clump-Foliage, which provides a very thick, realistic looking tree.
  1. Bend and twist Tree Armatures into realistic, three-dimensional shapes. A popular technique is to have the branches resemble deer antlers. This shape helps hold more foliage on Armatures.
  2. Apply Hob-e-Tac (S195) liberally to all sides of branches, avoiding trunk area where foliage does not grow naturally. Wait for adhesive to become clear and tacky (very important). Dry time varies due to environmental conditions, 20-45+ minutes.
  3. Break Clump-Foliage into manageable size pieces that are proprotional to the size of the Tree Armatures you are using. Dip the Tree Armature deep into the bag of Clump-Foliage, remove carefully and shake gently to remove excess. Dip into bag of foliage again, if desired. Then, pinch Clump-Foliage firmly on branches to secure.
  4. Overspray Clump-Foliage with Scenic Cement (S192) to help seal in place.
  
  Click here to view a short video about making a tree with Hob-E-Tac.

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Trees

Ready-Made

Frequently Asked Questions

Tree Kits

Frequently Asked Questions

Tree Armatures And Foliage

Frequently Asked Questions