Shaking Things Up: What Can You Get From Shaking Trees in Animal Crossing?
Shaking trees in Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a daily ritual for many players, and it’s more than just a satisfying animation. It’s a core mechanic with a variety of potential rewards (and occasional surprises). Directly, when you shake a tree in the game, you can potentially get several different things: fruit, Bells, furniture, a beehive, bugs, or absolutely nothing. It’s this element of chance that keeps the simple act of shaking trees engaging and rewarding. However, not all trees are created equal when it comes to what they can produce, and there are some important nuances to understand. This article will delve into the specifics of tree shaking, and address common questions players have to help you maximize your gains.
Shaking Trees: A Closer Look
The act of shaking a tree in Animal Crossing is fairly straightforward – simply stand next to a tree and press the “A” button. However, the results can vary greatly. Let’s break down each possible outcome:
Fruit
If you’re shaking a fruit tree, you’ll be rewarded with the tree’s specific type of fruit. This is the most common result when dealing with fruit-bearing trees. It’s essential for collecting different fruits, which can be used for crafting, gifts, selling for Bells or for eating for temporary power-ups.
Bells
Sometimes, when you shake a non-fruit tree (including hardwood and cedar trees), a shower of 100 Bells will fall. While this is a relatively small amount, every little bit helps, and it’s worth incorporating into your daily routine.
Furniture
A particularly exciting reward is finding a piece of furniture when shaking trees. This can be anything from tables and chairs to lamps and decorations. You’re limited to two pieces of furniture per day from shaking trees. This is a great way to expand your furniture collection and customize your island.
Beehives
Be warned! Shaking some trees might result in a beehive falling down. If you’re not prepared, you’ll be stung by the wasps. However, if you’re quick with your net, you can catch the wasps, which can be sold for a good amount of bells. Beehives can also be sold, making it a risk/reward situation for those with quick reflexes.
Bugs
Occasionally, when shaking trees, a bug will fall out. This can be a valuable find if you’re a collector or trying to complete your Critterpedia. Bugs like bagworms, snails and centipedes can only be found this way, so it is essential to keep shaking.
Nothing
Sometimes, you will shake a tree and absolutely nothing will come down. This can be frustrating, but it’s all part of the game. Don’t give up, though, and keep shaking those trees!
Tree Type Matters
It is important to understand the kind of tree being shaken. Fruit trees will only produce fruit, while non-fruit trees can produce everything else (bells, furniture, beehives, bugs, or nothing). Palm trees and bamboo trees will not drop furniture. It is best to shake mature hardwood and cedar trees for furniture and bells. It is also important to know that you can only get furniture from mature non-fruit trees. Young trees will only drop branches or nothing.
Beyond the Basics
Shaking trees isn’t just about immediate rewards. It’s also essential for your island’s overall development score. Having a good distribution of trees can raise your island’s rating. There are also unique interactions with trees, such as catching bugs specific to tree stumps. As you can see, there’s a lot more to tree shaking than initially meets the eye!
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are 15 frequently asked questions about shaking trees in Animal Crossing: New Horizons to further enhance your understanding:
1. How many pieces of furniture can I get per day by shaking trees?
You can obtain a maximum of two pieces of furniture per day from shaking non-fruit trees.
2. Can I get furniture from shaking fruit trees?
No, you cannot obtain furniture from fruit trees, palm trees, or bamboo trees. Furniture only drops from mature non-fruit trees (hardwood and cedar trees).
3. What happens if I get stung by wasps?
If stung by wasps, your character’s face will swell up. You can cure it by taking some medicine (which can be bought at Nook’s Cranny) or by talking to a villager who may give you some. If you catch the wasps, you can sell them or donate them to the museum.
4. Can I get bells from shaking fruit trees?
No, you cannot get bells from shaking fruit trees. Bells are obtained by shaking mature non-fruit trees.
5. Does shaking a fruit tree help it produce more fruit?
While shaking fruit trees doesn’t directly make them produce more fruit in the long-term, it does make all of their current fruit fall. The trees fruit cycle is set and does not need to be shaken to produce more fruit.
6. What’s the best strategy for shaking trees?
A good strategy is to shake all your non-fruit trees each day to gather any furniture, bells and wasps that fall out. Then, harvest all the fruit from your fruit trees to sell or use in DIY recipes. Having a net out will help catch wasps if they fall.
7. Can I get more than one item from a tree in one shake?
No, each tree can only give one item per shake and not every shake will produce something. If you’ve already gotten a bug, furniture, or bells, you won’t get anything else from that shake.
8. Can I grow money trees from shaking trees?
No, money trees are not grown by shaking normal trees. They are grown by burying bells in a glowing spot on the ground.
9. Do all trees have the same chance of dropping furniture?
It is believed that all mature, non-fruit trees have the same chance of dropping furniture. The chance is relatively low, making it an activity that encourages daily participation.
10. How do I get rid of tree stumps?
To remove a tree stump, you need to use your shovel and dig it up. You will receive a bit of wood for your effort.
11. What are hardwood trees for besides tree shaking?
Hardwood trees are also needed to harvest hardwood, wood, and softwood by hitting them with an axe. These materials are crucial for crafting many items.
12. Can I run out of trees in Animal Crossing?
You cannot run out of trees. Even when you chop down trees, you can purchase saplings from Nook’s Cranny, or use the saplings you get from digging up trees to plant new ones. The three types of wood they provide are unending.
13. Can I move trees after planting?
Yes, you can move trees after planting using a shovel. However, the tree needs to be fully grown in order to be moved. It is also worth remembering that only one fruit from a fruit tree will be on the ground each time you move the tree.
14. Does the Baobab tree provide development points from being shaken?
No, the baobab tree is a houseware furniture item and does not provide development points from being shaken. It provides points just by existing.
15. Can I control the tree to shake furniture?
No, the trees that drop furniture each day are chosen at random, and there is nothing the player can do to get them to change what is available for them to shake out.
Conclusion
Shaking trees in Animal Crossing is a simple yet rewarding activity that offers a multitude of benefits. From collecting fruit and bells to discovering furniture and catching bugs, it’s a fundamental aspect of gameplay that should be part of every player’s daily routine. Understanding what each tree can offer and the limitations of shaking will help you make the most of this core mechanic and enjoy all that your island has to offer!