diff --git a/packages/flutter_test/test/finders_test.dart b/packages/flutter_test/test/finders_test.dart
index 101cd4e2c6..49d3c2a533 100644
--- a/packages/flutter_test/test/finders_test.dart
+++ b/packages/flutter_test/test/finders_test.dart
@@ -770,11 +770,11 @@ void main() {
         Directionality(
           textDirection: TextDirection.ltr,
           child: _deepWidgetTree(
-            depth: 1000,
+            depth: 500,
             child: Row(
               children: <Widget>[
                 _deepWidgetTree(
-                  depth: 1000,
+                  depth: 500,
                   child: const Column(children: fooBarTexts),
                 ),
               ],