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Shiphty

Sapling spawning distance

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Does anyone know how close I need to plant my trees in order to prevent new saplings from growing?  I'm kinda tired of fighting the forest so I figured I'd plant the trees where I want them as a preventative measure (I believe Kitty suggested this.)

 

I want to have them as spread out as possible while still keeping the sapling army at bay.

 

Also, any tips on getting trees (such as maples and oaks) to grow taller?

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If you read the link that Kitty provided the first time you asked about this you'll find your answer.

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Ah, found it, thank you.

 

If there is a tree trunk or sapling within eight blocks another sapling will not sprout.

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Do fruit trees count as trees for this purpose?  If I have an orchard will saplings see the fruit tree and not sprout within eight blocks?

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No, fruit trees do not count and will not prevent saplings from spawning.

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Though fruit tree trunks don't count for trunk checks, their leaves will still block a sapling from being placed I think (no sky access for sapling).  So if you have a pretty dense orchard (like 1 or 2 air block between canopies maybe), I think it'll still prevent them under the canopy, and possibly in very close proximity to the leaves.  I *think* saplings check for a certain clear volume above them, and either won't spawn or more likely won't grow if that volume is not clear (probably a species specific clear-volume check - willows would need a lot more).  I have a willow sapling that has been perpetually a sapling for years.  It exists on a little ledge of dirt on a cliff face.  I think it never matures because the rock face directly beside it is keeping it from growing, possibly.  If that's the case a gap of 1 or two air spaces between orchard trees may be an effective sapling deterent in the orchard, at least. 

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Yeah, I think I'm going to keep the grass under the fruit tree leaves and put down a gravel path or something between the trees.  Thanks for the input!

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