How to Plant Fruit Trees in Animal Crossing

Fruit trees are an essential aspect of gameplay in Animal Crossing. They provide players with a steady supply of fruit, which can be sold for Bells and used as crafting materials for furniture and other items. Here, we’ll cover everything you need to know about planting fruit trees in Animal Crossing.

The Basics of Fruit Trees

First, let’s go over the basics of fruit trees in Animal Crossing. There are six types of fruit trees: apples, cherries, pears, peaches, oranges, and coconuts. Each island starts with one type of fruit tree, but players can obtain the others by visiting other players’ islands, receiving them as gifts, or finding them on so-called Nook Mile Islands.

When planting a fruit tree, it’s important to make sure there’s enough space around it. Fruit trees need one empty tile on all sides to grow properly. They also need to be planted in dirt, not grass, and cannot be planted too close to buildings, cliffs or water.

How to Plant a Fruit Tree

To plant a fruit tree in Animal Crossing, the first thing to do is to obtain fruit. Once you have fruit, follow these steps to plant a new fruit tree:

Dig a hole with a shovel in the desired location for the fruit tree.

Open your inventory and select the fruit you want to plant.

Select "plant" from the options.

Your character will then plant the fruit in the hole.

Water the spot where you planted the tree with a watering can to help it grow faster.

Caring for Fruit Trees

After planting your fruit tree, it’s essential to take care of it to ensure that it grows and produces fruit. Here are some tips for keeping your fruit tree healthy and thriving:

Water your fruit trees regularly to keep the surrounding soil moist. Fruit trees that are well-watered grow faster and produce more fruit.

Fertilize your fruit trees with fertilizer or manure to help them grow faster and produce more fruit.

Shake the trees regularly to knock fruit down from their branches. This not only provides you with more fruit to sell or use, but it also helps the tree stay healthy by preventing overgrowth.

Protect your fruit trees from being eaten by bugs, especially during the summer months. Wrap them with netting or use bug spray to keep pesky critters at bay.

Conclusion

Planting and caring for fruit trees is an exciting aspect of Animal Crossing. By following these guidelines, you can grow healthy and fruitful trees that will provide you with endless opportunities for crafting and making money. Happy gardening!