Tree grow mechanic - sprouts

[hoseja 23]

So I had an Idea for how trees could grow - the top block of a tree would be a sprout that with a similar mechanic as a sapling would turn into piece of wood and another sprout plus some new leaves after some time. I can see this working very easily with White Cedars, not sure about how other trees could be implemented.

So yeah, just my stupid idea I had while out biking; if you don't understand my lame explanation, I may elaborate later.

[Jointertron 10]

I like this idea a lot. I think it would work well for all trees since that's basically how they grow IRL. Maybe if it was implemented so that after the tree grew a certain amount the bottom leaves would decay up to a certain point. I don't know how hard that would be to code but that essentially how trees grow IRL. After they reach a certain height and grow enough leaves the shade created by the upper leaves causes the lower leaves to wither and die since they are no longer needed to produce nutrients for the tree. Trees are very efficient like that, they stop feeding any part of themselves that isn't doing photosynthesis.

[tsnm 29]

+1

But, I do not know if this is possible in minecraft…

[Michidez 9]

Thought of something like it before, I had an idea that it would just start as 1 block with some leaves next to it, like the jungle scrubs. And how longer it was growing how bigger they grew and more leaves they have.

[SierraKhaar 20]

Or it's a cute sapling, then a bigger but still a 2d sprite, and then the blocks start coming!

[Peffern 94]

how about normal trees follow the same growth pattern as apple etc. trees. Problem solved. They start with a single bit of trunk, that grows upward, eventually getting branches and leaves.

[letalhell 8]

First should be a little sprout as regular sappling, then a sappling, then thick wood(like apple trees) with small leaves, then small size tree with regular wood blocks and regular leaves and followed by a bigger tree, as in vanilla minecraft happens sometimes they "bug" and grow super size.

[Just_Another_Guy_:) 1,066]

+1, i'd love to see my tree farm growing into the sky and further... i could even create a castle in the trees!

Another thing, the trees should grow roots in the ground, making dirt blocks become wood or "roots" blocks, and going in the direction of any subterranean water source.

[Peffern 94]

That'd be cool, just go caving and find a tree root. XD

[Coragamy 2]

If this is possible than i support it 100%! If its not possible i still support it 100%

[Lycheborne 37]

+1 for growing trees...like the idea

[dukejuke 47]

well i was always wondering if trees actually grow in minecraft.........i will see to creating a little special place for my GIANT HICKORY TREE

anyways hope this gets implemented +1

[Xechon 58]

I like this idea a lot. I think it would work well for all trees since that's basically how they grow IRL. Maybe if it was implemented so that after the tree grew a certain amount the bottom leaves would decay up to a certain point. I don't know how hard that would be to code but that essentially how trees grow IRL. After they reach a certain height and grow enough leaves the shade created by the upper leaves causes the lower leaves to wither and die since they are no longer needed to produce nutrients for the tree. Trees are very efficient like that, they stop feeding any part of themselves that isn't doing photosynthesis.

I'm a bit late to the party, but I have to say- of course you like this, its a sample of fractal tree growth. Now we just need fractal mountain formation, tree/branch placement, and everything else that exists in the universe generated with fractals.

Would it wreck too many computers to make trees an entity of sorts? I've always wanted better looking trees, bigger and better branches/leaf placement. And then, chopping it down could spawn an appropriate amount of sideways logs on the ground adjacent, instead of raining logs.

Also, I like this idea. +1