How to Plant a Money Tree in Animal Crossing New Horizons

One of the key features in Animal Crossing New Horizons is the ability to grow money trees. These trees can be a great source of income for players, but they can be a bit tricky to grow correctly. This guide will walk you through the steps necessary to plant and grow a healthy money tree in your island paradise.

Step 1: Obtain a Golden Shovel

The first step to growing a money tree is to obtain a golden shovel. In order to do this, you'll need to have completed the Able Sisters' fashion challenge and be in possession of a regular shovel. Once you have these prerequisites, you can talk to Blathers in the museum and he will give you the DIY recipe for the golden shovel. This recipe requires one regular shovel and one golden nugget.

Step 2: Find a Suitable Spot

Once you have your golden shovel, you need to find a suitable spot to plant your money tree. Look for a spot with plenty of clear space around it and make sure there are no other trees or objects nearby that would interfere with the growth of the money tree. Once you have found a good location, dig a hole with your shovel.

Step 3: Bury Money in the Hole

Now it's time to bury some money in the hole. You will need to bury a bag of bells in order to have a chance of growing a money tree. The amount of bells you bury will determine how much money the tree will produce. For best results, bury a bag of 10,000 bells, as this will give you the maximum return on your investment.

Step 4: Water the Sapling

After you have buried the bells, cover the hole with dirt and water the sapling with your watering can. Watering the sapling is important to ensure that it grows into a healthy tree. Do this every day until the sapling has fully grown into a money tree.

Step 5: Harvest the Money

Once your money tree has grown, it will produce three bags of bells. Each bag will contain the amount of bells that you buried, so if you buried 10,000 bells you will receive 30,000 bells in return. You can only harvest money from a money tree once, so be sure to make the most of it!

Final Thoughts

Growing a money tree in Animal Crossing New Horizons is relatively easy once you know what to do. By following these steps, you can ensure that you are making the most of this feature and adding to your island's economy. Happy planting!