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How to Grow Perfect Fruit in Animal Crossing: New Horizons: A Comprehensive Guide

The allure of perfect fruit in Animal Crossing: New Horizons (ACNH) is undeniable. These shimmering, flawless versions of your native fruit fetch a premium at the market and offer the potential for establishing a lucrative orchard. But how exactly do you grow these coveted treats? Unfortunately, unlike in previous Animal Crossing titles, perfect fruit trees are not obtainable in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. That’s right, you can’t grow a perfect fruit tree in ACNH. The mechanic of growing perfect fruit is completely absent. While this might disappoint long-time fans, this guide will explain the nuances of fruit in ACNH and address common misconceptions.

Understanding the ACNH Fruit System

Unlike previous games, perfect fruit does not exist in ACNH. You will not find a “perfect apple”, “perfect cherry,” or any other type of perfect fruit. While this is a significant departure from past titles, the fruit system in ACNH still offers plenty of gameplay depth and avenues for making bells.

Here’s what you can do regarding fruit in ACNH:

Native Fruit: Each island starts with a single native fruit (apples, oranges, pears, peaches, or cherries). This fruit is determined at the island’s creation and cannot be changed.
Non-Native Fruit: You can obtain non-native fruits by visiting other player’s islands, through mail, or by taking boat tours with Kapp’n to other islands. These can be sold for more than your native fruit at Nook’s Cranny.
Coconuts: Coconuts grow exclusively on beaches and can be found on your island and on mystery islands. They sell for even more than non-native fruit.
Fruit Trees: All fruit grows on trees. Once a tree is shaken, it takes about three days for fruit to grow back. Non-native fruit can sometimes take longer, up to five or six days.

The article you cited references perfect fruit and its mechanics, which are accurate for older Animal Crossing games, but these mechanics are not relevant to ACNH.

Focusing on What You Can Do with Fruit in ACNH

While you can’t grow perfect fruit in ACNH, here are some valuable things you can do:

Expand your native fruit orchard: Planting your native fruit around your island creates a sustainable food source and a source of income.
Cultivate non-native fruit trees: Diversify your island by planting fruits that are not native to your island. These fetch a higher price at Nook’s Cranny and help diversify your island.
Collect and sell coconuts: Coconuts are highly profitable, so regularly check your beaches and visit mystery islands.
Trade with other players: If you’re eager to get non-native fruits, the quickest way is to visit another player’s island.
Use fruit in DIY recipes: Many furniture and clothing DIY recipes in ACNH require fruit, so keep a healthy supply on hand.

Alternative Ways to Enhance Gameplay

Since the mechanics of perfect fruit aren’t part of ACNH, it’s important to focus on the tools available.

Mystery Island Tours: Utilize Nook Miles Tickets to visit mystery islands. This is a good way to find your sister fruit (the other fruit naturally present on mystery islands).
Kapp’n Island Tours: Take boat tours with Kapp’n for a chance to obtain different produce, including fruits.
Planting Fruit: You can plant a fruit by digging a hole with your shovel, selecting the fruit from your inventory, and then choosing the “plant it” option.
Selling Fruit: Your island’s native fruit sells for 100 bells each at Nook’s Cranny, while non-native fruits sell for 500 bells. Coconuts sell for 250 bells each.
Trading: Connecting with other players and visiting their islands is the most effective way to acquire different fruits.
Leif: While Leif does not sell fruit directly, you might sometimes find rare produce on his stall on Harv’s Island.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are some frequently asked questions regarding fruit in ACNH:

1. Can you grow perfect fruit in Animal Crossing: New Horizons?

No, the mechanic of growing perfect fruit trees and perfect fruit does not exist in ACNH. This feature, present in older Animal Crossing games, is not included in New Horizons.

2. What is my native fruit in ACNH?

Your native fruit (apples, oranges, pears, peaches, or cherries) is assigned randomly when your island is created. There is no way to change it without restarting your game.

3. How can I get non-native fruit in ACNH?

You can obtain non-native fruits by:

Visiting other players’ islands.
Receiving it in letters from villagers or Mom.
Finding it on mystery island tours (rare).
Taking boat tours with Kapp’n.

4. What is a “sister fruit”?

A sister fruit is the other fruit that can naturally spawn on mystery islands that you visit via Nook Miles Tickets. The possibilities are limited, typically, your native fruit or one other ‘sister’ fruit are found on these islands. For example, if your native fruit is a cherry, the sister fruit is apples.

5. How often does fruit grow back on trees in ACNH?

Fruit typically grows back in about three days on trees. Fruit not originally from your island can sometimes take a little longer (up to five or six days).

6. Are there bananas in Animal Crossing: New Horizons?

No, bananas are not available in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. They were present in earlier games in the series, but are not a part of the current game.

7. How do I plant fruit in ACNH?

First, dig a hole with your shovel. Then, select the fruit you want to plant from your inventory, and choose the “Plant it” option. The fruit will be buried and will grow into a tree after a few days.

8. Can you take fruit from Dream Islands in ACNH?

No, you cannot take any items, including fruit, from Dream Islands. Dream islands reset to their original state after a player leaves.

9. Can I buy fruit from Leif in ACNH?

Leif does not sell fruit directly, but he will sometimes sell rare produce on his stall on Harv’s Island that can be planted, but not eaten.

10. Can you get all fruit from Mystery Islands?

Most mystery islands will only contain your native fruit or the sister fruit, or coconuts on the beach. There is a rare chance you can find a mystery island with an island entirely made of non-native fruit.

11. How much do different fruits sell for in ACNH?

Your native fruit sells for 100 Bells each. Non-native fruits sell for 500 Bells each. Coconuts sell for 250 Bells each.

12. What is the rarest object in Animal Crossing: New Horizons?

The Royal Crown is considered the rarest and most expensive item, among other items like Gold Roses, Zodiac Items, and Space Items.

13. What are the rarest villagers in ACNH?

Octopus villagers are among the rarest in ACNH, as there are only five in total in the entire game.

14. How does Isabelle give you non-native fruit?

Early in the game, Isabelle might give you a basket of non-native fruit as a reward after completing certain tasks, like bringing her a shell or fishing a few bugs.

15. What’s the best fruit to have in ACNH?

Coconuts are the best fruit to sell due to the high selling price (250 bells each) and also can be used in DIY Recipes.

How do you grow perfect fruit in ACNH?