How to Plant a Yew Tree in Old School RuneScape (OSRS)

Yew trees are highly valued in Old School RuneScape (OSRS) for their use in Fletching, a skill which allows players to make bows and arrows. Additionally, yew trees are the highest-levelled trees that can be planted in a player-owned house. In this guide, we will explain how to plant a yew tree in OSRS.

Step 1: Gather the Required Items

Before you can plant a yew tree, you will need to have the following items:

A yew tree sapling

A spade

A watering can

Access to a tree patch

The yew tree sapling can be purchased from the Grand Exchange or obtained through Farming. The spade and watering can can be purchased from any farming shop or general store. Lastly, there are several tree patches located throughout Gielinor where you can plant the yew tree.

Step 2: Prepare the Tree Patch

To prepare the tree patch, simply use your spade on the patch to remove any weeds or grass. If you have not previously used the patch, you will also need to pay a gardener to watch over your tree.

Step 3: Plant the Sapling

With the tree patch prepared, use your yew tree sapling on the patch to plant it. If you have already paid a gardener, the tree will immediately begin growing. If not, you will need to pay the gardener before the tree will start growing.

Step 4: Wait for the Tree to Grow

Yew trees take approximately 5 hours and 20 minutes to grow, and will take longer if you have not paid a gardener to watch over it. During this time, you will need to ensure that the tree is watered regularly. If you neglect the tree, it may die and you will need to start the process over again.

Step 5: Harvest the Yew Logs

Once the tree is fully grown, you can harvest the yew logs by using your axe on the tree. Each yew tree will yield a minimum of 7 yew logs, with a maximum of 14 logs if you have level 99 in Woodcutting.

Conclusion

Planting a yew tree in OSRS can be a rewarding experience for players looking to level up their Fletching or add a high-level tree to their player-owned house. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you will be able to successfully plant and harvest your very own yew tree.