It provides a powerful yet flexible system for generating incredibly realistic vegetation including trees, flowers, ivy, and so much more.

Laufer spends hours crafting realistic-looking miniature trees, and sells them online for around $100 apiece.

By using fractal math to calculate how the branches of trees are depicted in art, researchers can put a number on what makes for a realistic tree.

The series, out in January, includes kits to make realistic-looking bonsai trees and colorful flower bouquets aimed at an adult audience looking for a way to relax.