How to Plant Trees in ACNL

If you are a fan of Animal Crossing: New Leaf, you know how important trees are in your town. They enhance the beauty of your surroundings, provide fruits and materials, and offer shady spots for your villagers. If you are new to the game, you may be wondering how to plant trees and make them grow. Here is what you need to know:

Choose the Right Spot

The first step to planting trees in ACNL is to find a suitable location. The game has certain rules regarding where you can and can't plant trees, so make sure to follow them:

You must have enough space between each tree. This means at least one tile in every direction.

You can't plant trees on the beach, rocks, other objects, or near buildings, bridges, or other infrastructure.

You can plant trees on grass, dirt, and some patterns.

You can plant fruit trees on ordinary ground or sand, but not on patterns or the beach.

Once you have found a good spot, equip your shovel and start digging a hole.

Plant the Tree

When you have created a hole, it's time to plant your sapling. You can buy saplings from the garden shop or get them from other players. Make sure to choose the right kind of sapling depending on the type of tree you want to grow:

Regular saplings grow into hardwood trees that provide no fruits or nuts.

Fruit saplings grow into trees that provide fruits, such as apples, pears, cherries, peaches, oranges, and persimmons.

Pine saplings grow into pine trees that provide pinecones, which can be used for DIY crafting.

Cedar saplings grow into cedar trees that provide cedar cones, which are used for festive season decorations.

Bamboo saplings grow into bamboo trees that provide bamboo shoots, which can be used for DIY crafting.

When you have a sapling in your inventory, go to the hole you have dug and select it. Choose the "plant" option, and your character will put the sapling in the hole.

Water and Grow the Tree

Once you have planted the sapling, it's time to water it. This step is optional, but it can increase the chance of the tree growing. Equip your watering can and water the spot where you have planted the sapling. If you have planted several saplings, make sure to water them all.

Now you need to wait for your tree to grow. Depending on the type of sapling, it may take from a few days to a week or more for the tree to reach its mature stage. During this time, make sure to water it every day and don't stand or run over the spot where the tree is planted. If you do, the sapling may wither and die.

When the tree reaches its mature stage, you can enjoy its benefits. Regular trees provide wood for DIY crafting, while fruit trees provide fruits that you can sell, eat, or use for DIY crafting. Make sure to shake the tree to get its fruits or wood.

Conclusion

The process of planting trees in ACNL is not difficult, but it requires some planning and patience. Make sure to choose the right spot, the right sapling, and water it every day until it grows. Once it reaches its mature stage, you can enjoy its beauty and benefits for a long time. Happy planting!