About this asset

This procedural Substance 3D material generates a realistic scattering of autumn leaves, offering fully adjustable density and colour. This procedural material generates a naturalistic distribution of fallen leaves across a surface, designed for use within the Substance 3D ecosystem. The shader is entirely parametric, allowing users to manipulate the density, scale, and colour palette of the foliage to suit specific seasonal requirements. By utilizing a procedural graph rather than static image maps, the material ensures a non-repeating, organic appearance that remains crisp at any scale. The output includes standard PBR channels, providing realistic surface response to lighting conditions, including depth and variation in leaf orientation across the target mesh.

The download is a 27.2 MB file containing a Substance (.sbsar) material that opens in Substance 3D Player, Sampler and Painter and in renderers with Substance support.

Load the SBSAR file directly into your Substance 3D graph or host application to access the exposed parameters. Adjust the leaf count, colour tinting, and distribution patterns in real-time to match the specific site context. Because the material is resolution-independent and procedural, it maintains high-fidelity details without tiling artefacts, making it ideal for large-scale site plans or detailed ground-plane close-ups in architectural visualisations.

It pairs effectively with grass and gravel textures to create naturalistic transitions between paved and soft-landscaped areas. Professionals working on residential developments or urban masterplans will find this asset essential for adding authentic, weathered detail to ground surfaces. Use phrases like 'procedural autumn leaves', 'parametric ground cover', or 'seasonal vegetation shader' when searching for this type of high-utility asset for your projects.