How to Plant Maple Trees in OSRS

Introduction

Maple trees are a great addition to any farm in Old School RuneScape. Not only do they provide a good source of woodcutting experience, but they also produce maple logs that can be sold for a decent profit. Planting maple trees is relatively simple, and the rewards are definitely worth the effort.

Requirements

Before you can start planting maple trees, you need to meet a few requirements. First of all, you need to have a farming level of at least 45. Secondly, you need to have completed the quest "Tree Gnome Village" and accessed the spirit tree network.

Obtaining Maple Tree Seeds

Maple tree seeds can be obtained by a number of different methods. The easiest way to obtain them is to purchase them from other players in the Grand Exchange. Alternatively, you can obtain them by pickpocketing Master Farmers or by looting bird nests. The chances of obtaining a maple seed from a bird nest are quite low, but it is still worth checking nests when you come across them.

Preparing the Farming Patch

Once you have obtained your maple tree seeds, you need to prepare the farming patch. The patch should be free of weeds, so make sure to remove any that are present. You should also use compost or supercompost on the patch to increase the chances of the tree growing successfully.

Planting the Maple Tree Seed

To plant the maple tree seed, simply use it on the prepared farming patch. If you have used supercompost on the patch, there is a higher chance that the seed will grow into a healthy tree. Once the seed has been planted, you need to wait for it to grow. Maple trees take approximately 5 hours and 20 minutes to grow.

Caring for the Maple Tree

While the maple tree is growing, there are a few things you can do to increase the chances of it growing into a healthy tree. Firstly, you should check on the tree regularly to make sure it is not being attacked by disease. If it is, use plant cure on it to restore its health. Secondly, you can use the farming skillcape perk to teleport directly to the maple tree patch. This will save you time and allow you to check on the tree more frequently.

Harvesting the Maple Tree

Once the maple tree has finished growing, you can harvest it for maple logs. At level 45 woodcutting, you will receive 100 experience per log. You can also sell the logs on the Grand Exchange for a decent profit. Additionally, you can use the logs to fletch maple longbows, which are a good source of fletching experience.

Conclusion

Planting maple trees in OSRS is a simple and rewarding process. Not only do they provide a good source of woodcutting experience, but they also produce maple logs that can be sold for a decent profit. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can easily grow your own maple trees and reap the rewards.