Fruit Tree Tweaks

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,493 endorsements) 📥 45,585 downloads 📌 v0.5.2 📅 3/24/2022
⚪ Last updated 2023

By aedenthorn · Gameplay Mechanics

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 2/26/2023 📅 Created: 3/24/2022
⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
1🛠️ SMAPI — Stardew Modding API Download ↗
2🛠️ Content Patcher — Content Patcher (framework) Download ↗
3📦 SMAPI Find it →

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 3.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #274 of 382 Gameplay Mechanics mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

This mod lets you tweak fruit trees in the following ways:

  • []Prevent crops from stopping fruit tree growth

    []Prevent craftables from stopping fruit tree growth

    []Allow planting fruit trees next to other trees

    []Allow planting fruit trees on any map and most valid tiles

    []Allow fruit trees to bear fruit in all three seasons

    []Change how many days it takes for fruit trees to mature

    []Set max fruit per tree

    []Set number of fruit grown per day, or a random range of fruit grown per day

    []Allow all fruit trees to bear fruit in all seasons except winter

    []Set size and colour variations to make individual fruit look slightly different from each other on the same tree.

  • Set custom days maturity for silver, gold, and iridium quality harvest

    The default configuration is:

    EnableMod = true

    CropsBlock = false

    ObjectsBlock = false

    TreesBlock = false

    PlantAnywhere = false

    FruitAllSeasons = false

    DaysUntilMature = 28

    MaxFruitPerTree = 3

    MinFruitPerDay = 1

    MaxFruitPerDay = 1

    ColorVariation = 50

    SizeVariation = 20

    FruitSpawnBufferX = 5

    FruitSpawnBufferY = 40

    DaysUntilSilverFruit = 112

    DaysUntilGoldFruit = 224

    DaysUntilIridiumFruit = 336

    You can edit the config in Generic Mod Config Menu or by editing the mod's config.json file after starting the game once.

    Technical

    Requires SMAPI, uses Harmony.

    Implements a Generic Mod Config Menu interface to change config settings in-game.

    Compatible with Mod Updater for automatic updates.

    Code is at https://github.com/aedenthorn/StardewValleyMods.

    If you want to complain or ask for help or help me test my mods, you can visit my Discord server.

    A list of all my mods for Stardew Valley is available at https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/articles/895.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Fruit Tree Tweaks by aedenthorn lets you plant fruit trees next to other trees and on any map or tile, and lets them grow next to objects and crops. You can adjust growth rate, max fruit, fruit per day, and days to maturity for quality crops. A versatile gameplay tweak for Stardew Valley.

✨ Key Features

Plant fruit trees next to other trees and on any map or tile.
Allow fruit trees to grow next to objects and crops.
Change fruit tree growth rate.
Set maximum fruit and fruit per day.
Adjust days of maturity required for quality crops.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust with 1,493 endorsements and 45k downloads.
  • Flexible tweaks for fruit trees—placement, growth, and yield all adjustable.
  • Active author (aedenthorn) known for quality mods.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in Feb 2023—might not be compatible with the latest game version.
  • Requires SMAPI to run, which isn't mentioned in the description.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Stardew Valley farmers who want more freedom in orchard placement and yield control. Perfect for min-maxers who want to optimize fruit production or players who hate tree spacing restrictions. Skip if you're happy with vanilla tree mechanics.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Install SMAPI first—it's required for all mods like this.
  • Use a mod manager like Vortex to handle installation and updates.
  • Check the mod's config file to tweak settings to your liking.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Stardew Valley Mods
Author
aedenthorn
Version
0.5.2
Downloads
45,585
Endorsements
1,493
Category
Gameplay Mechanics
Created
3/24/2022
Updated
2/26/2023

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