--- title: Adding Trees in Solo Studio description: adding trees in solo studio --- [Skip to content](https://help.gosolo.io/adding-trees-in-solo-studio#main-content) [![Solo Black-1](https://help.gosolo.io/hubfs/Solo%20Black-1.svg)](https://help.gosolo.io/?hsLang=en) - [Solo Help Center](https://help.gosolo.io/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Solo Help Center](https://help.gosolo.io/) - [Go to Solo](https://phx.gosolo.io/) [Go to Solo](https://phx.gosolo.io/) How can we help? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Solo Help Center](https://help.gosolo.io/?hsLang=en) 2. [Solo Studio](https://help.gosolo.io/solo-studio?hsLang=en) April 21, 2026 # Adding Trees in Solo Studio You can also model the *removal* of trees with this tool. Click [HERE](https://help.gosolo.io/adding-trees-in-solo-studio#remove-trees) to jump to that section of this article!  When creating a design in Solo Studio, adding trees/shade sources will be one of the last steps before running production. It is important that these shade sources are added correctly, to ensure the most accurate and up-to-date production.  1. Click on the '**Trees**' step on the checklist OR click on the '**Trees**' tool on the bottom toolbar.  1. You can also use the keyboard shortcut by clicking "**8**" to jump to the tool. ![Design\_TreesTool](https://help.gosolo.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Help%20Center%20Images/Design_TreesTool.png?width=670&height=483&name=Design_TreesTool.png) 2. Select which type of tree you'd like to place: Evergreen or Seasonal. 1. Evergreen refers to trees that keep their needles/leaves year round (ex: pine, fir, spruce, etc). 2. Seasonal refers to trees that lose their leaves in the fall (ex: oak or maple). 3. Remove allows you to model the removal of trees. Click [HERE](https://help.gosolo.io/adding-trees-in-solo-studio#remove-trees) to learn more! ![TreeTool\_SelectTreeType\_GIF](https://help.gosolo.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Help%20Center%20Images/TreeTool_SelectTreeType_GIF.gif?width=670&height=429&name=TreeTool_SelectTreeType_GIF.gif) 3. Click and drag to draw each tree.   ![TreeTool\_DrawTrees\_GIF](https://help.gosolo.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Help%20Center%20Images/TreeTool_DrawTrees_GIF.gif?width=670&height=429&name=TreeTool_DrawTrees_GIF.gif) 4. After placing tree, you can adjust it's height and diameter using the Inspector, on the right.   ![TreeTool\_AdjustTree\_GIF](https://help.gosolo.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Help%20Center%20Images/TreeTool_AdjustTree_GIF.gif?width=670&height=522&name=TreeTool_AdjustTree_GIF.gif) 5. Use the 'Auto-Detect Height' to instantly determine tree's height, based off our detailed 3D recreation of the home.  ![Trees\_AutoDetectHeight\_GIF](https://help.gosolo.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Help%20Center%20Images/Trees_AutoDetectHeight_GIF.gif?width=670&height=436&name=Trees_AutoDetectHeight_GIF.gif) 6. When adjusting your trees, use the street view to get a clear view of tree location, height, and width. ![TreesTool\_StreetView\_GIF](https://help.gosolo.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Help%20Center%20Images/TreesTool_StreetView_GIF.gif?width=670&height=406&name=TreesTool_StreetView_GIF.gif) 7. Once all trees are added, click the 'Shade Analysis' step to run the solar access analysis for the design.  ![TreesTool\_ShadeAnalysisStep](https://help.gosolo.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Help%20Center%20Images/TreesTool_ShadeAnalysisStep.png?width=670&height=425&name=TreesTool_ShadeAnalysisStep.png) **Quick Tip**: In addition to street view, there are a few useful tools in the top toolbar that can help accurately place trees!  - **3D Model** - view a detailed 3D representation of the home and surrounding area to get a good idea of the height and placement of each tree. - **Google Earth** - Open a view of the home in Google Earth for additional visuals. This can be useful if the existing imagery is leaf-off or not as up to date. - **NearMaps** - If you have an account you can view a larger view of the home and surrounding environment ![Trees\_UsefulTools-1](https://help.gosolo.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Help%20Center%20Images/Trees_UsefulTools-1.png?width=670&height=253&name=Trees_UsefulTools-1.png) --- ### Tree Removal 1. Click on the '**Trees**' step on the checklist OR click on the '**Trees**' tool on the bottom toolbar.  1. You can also use the keyboard shortcut by clicking "**8**" to jump to the tool. ![Design\_TreesTool](https://help.gosolo.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Help%20Center%20Images/Design_TreesTool.png?width=670&height=483&name=Design_TreesTool.png) 2. Select the 'Remove' tree type.  ![Trees\_SelectRemoveTool\_GIF](https://help.gosolo.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Help%20Center%20Images/Trees_SelectRemoveTool_GIF.gif?width=670&height=452&name=Trees_SelectRemoveTool_GIF.gif) 3. Click and drag over the tree that is being/has been removed.   ![Trees\_DrawRemovedTreeNEW\_GIF](https://help.gosolo.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Help%20Center%20Images/Trees_DrawRemovedTreeNEW_GIF.gif?width=670&height=525&name=Trees_DrawRemovedTreeNEW_GIF.gif) 4. 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