How to Get an Apple Tree in Animal Crossing: A Comprehensive Guide
Getting your hands on an apple tree in Animal Crossing is a fundamental step in building your island paradise. Whether you’re aiming to cultivate a vibrant orchard or simply want to enjoy the crisp, juicy fruit, knowing the ins and outs of acquiring an apple tree is essential. The process is straightforward, and we’ll break it down for you.
The primary way to obtain an apple tree is by planting an apple. Yes, it’s that simple! When you bury an apple using your shovel, it will grow into a mature apple tree after a few days. Additionally, apple trees also appear naturally on your island if apples are your native fruit. Finally, you might also find apple trees on Mystery Islands or on Kapp’n’s boat tours, especially if apples are your native or sister fruit.
Growing Your Own Apple Tree
The Planting Process
- Obtain an Apple: The first step is to have at least one apple. You can get apples from various sources, such as your native fruit on your island, trading with friends, Mystery Islands or even sometimes from villager interactions.
- Equip Your Shovel: Make sure you have a shovel in your inventory. If you don’t have one, you’ll need to obtain the recipe to craft it from Nook’s Cranny, or purchase one directly from Nook’s Cranny, or find a used one from a villager who might be selling or trading one.
- Find a Suitable Spot: Select a patch of grass or dirt on your island where you want your apple tree to grow. It can be in your personal yard, or a planned orchard, anywhere there is dirt or grass.
- Dig a Hole: With your shovel selected, press ‘A’ in the spot you’ve chosen to dig a hole.
- Open your inventory Select the apple you want to plant. There is an option to “Plant 1” when the apple is highlighted. This will plant the apple into the hole you’ve dug.
- Wait patiently: The planted apple will become a sapling after one day. It will take approximately 3 days total for the sapling to become a mature apple tree.
- Reap the Rewards: Once grown, your apple tree will bear fruit which will respawn every three days allowing you to gather more apples.
Apple Saplings
Sometimes, when you harvest apples from your existing trees, there is a small chance that an apple tree sapling will fall to the ground instead of the apple. These saplings can be directly planted to grow a new apple tree on your island. Keep in mind that the chance of an apple tree sapling dropping when harvesting is a mere 3%. It takes about 1 minute and 50 seconds for an apple tree sapling to mature into an apple tree.
Natural Spawning and Island Exploration
Native Fruit
If apples are your island’s native fruit, you will automatically start with apple trees already growing on your island. This means you won’t need to rely solely on planting individual fruits to cultivate them.
Mystery Islands
When visiting Mystery Islands using Nook Miles Tickets, you might encounter islands that already have apple trees, especially if apples are your native or sister fruit. This is another excellent method to secure more apples and to grow more apple trees on your island. Sometimes you’ll even find mature trees bearing the fruit ready to be harvested and taken back to your island to either sell or plant.
Kapp’n’s Boat Tours
Similarly, Kapp’n’s boat tours can lead you to islands with different fruits, including apples, if they are your native or sister fruit. Always keep an eye out for different fruits on these islands, as you can take them back to your island for planting.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is a “Native Fruit” in Animal Crossing?
A native fruit is the type of fruit that naturally grows on your island when you first start the game. Each island starts with one of five types of fruit: Apples, Oranges, Cherries, Pears, or Peaches. There is a 20% chance for each fruit to be your native fruit when starting a new game.
2. How can I get non-native fruits?
You can get non-native fruits through various methods: visiting Mystery Islands, taking Kapp’n’s boat tours, receiving them from friends, getting them through the mailbox, or trading with other players using a Dodo Code. Additionally, Isabelle sometimes rewards a basket of non-native fruits to players who are new to the game.
3. What is a “sister fruit” in ACNH?
A sister fruit is the second fruit that may naturally show up on Mystery Islands when you visit them. For example, if your native fruit is oranges, cherries might be your sister fruit.
4. Does Nook’s Cranny sell fruits?
Nook’s Cranny sells your island’s native fruit for 400 Bells. They do not sell any non-native fruits.
5. How do I get a Dodo Code to visit other islands?
To obtain a Dodo Code, speak with Orville at Dodo Airlines and ask him to open your island for visitors. You can then share the generated code with friends or others online.
6. How often do fruit trees bear fruit?
Mature fruit trees bear new fruit approximately every three days.
7. Do I need to water my apple tree after planting an apple?
No, you do not need to water a fruit tree after planting. It will grow by itself with time.
8. Can I move a fully grown apple tree?
Yes, you can move a fully grown apple tree by eating a piece of fruit and then digging up the tree with a shovel. The tree can then be planted in a new location.
9. Are there any special or “perfect” apple trees?
Yes, there are perfect fruits, including perfect apples. However, these are rare and can only be grown in the town where your character was created. There is only one perfect fruit tree per town.
10. Is there a villager that sells apples?
Yes, a Farmer Villager who is an apprentice level or higher will sometimes sell apples.
11. Can I give Isabelle a seashell?
Yes, you can give Isabelle a seashell to complete one of her initial tasks.
12. What is the rarest fruit in Animal Crossing?
The perfect fruit, a variation of the five main fruits (apples, oranges, pears, peaches, and cherries) is considered the rarest fruit. Perfect fruit can only be grown in the town where the player’s character was created.
13. What is a Dream Address?
A Dream Address is a 12-digit code that allows you to visit other players’ islands in your dreams. It is an official feature of the game where you can explore other islands without impacting them.
14. How do you plant fruit trees in Animal Crossing?
To plant a fruit tree, dig a hole with your shovel, select the fruit in your inventory, and choose ‘Plant 1’. This will plant the fruit, which will eventually grow into a tree.
15. What are all the different fruits in Animal Crossing: New Horizons?
The different types of fruit are: Apples, Cherries, Coconuts, Peaches, Pears, and Oranges. While bananas are available in other Animal Crossing titles, they are not in New Horizons.
By following these steps and understanding these FAQs, you’ll be well on your way to cultivating a beautiful apple orchard and enjoying the fruits of your labor in Animal Crossing: New Horizons! Happy gaming!