Tree Overhaul - A Tappers Dream

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,619 endorsements) 📥 42,170 downloads 📌 v4.0.2 📅 4/4/2016
⚪ Last updated 2024

By Goldenrevolver · Gameplay Mechanics

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 4/18/2024 📅 Created: 4/4/2016
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ SMAPI — Stardew Modding API Download ↗
2🛠️ Content Patcher — Content Patcher (framework) Download ↗

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

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 3.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #286 of 382 Gameplay Mechanics mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Do you want tapper and mushroom box products to have quality? For that and many other foraging features, check out my other mod Forage Fantasy!

Compatible with Stardew Valley 1. 6. 3 and SMAPI 4. 0. 6. Source available on Github:

https://github.com/Goldenrevolver/Stardew-Valley-Mods

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Are you tired of getting stuck on saplings that grow in the shade of your perfect tree farm?

Do you just want to farm the seeds but they are constantly growing so you can't pick them up anymore?

Do you want your normal and mushroom trees to grow alongside your fruit trees in the winter?

Then fear no more, tapper or lumberjack. I present to you the Tree Overhaul!

Many configurable options for your trusty trees:

Tree seeds don't grow in the shade of a grown tree (the 8 surrounding tiles):

So you can walk over them and collect them (default: true). If you don't want them to spawn at all, there is a feature for that below too.

Comparison after clearing the farm on the 1st of summer then leaving it grow until the 28th of summer with or without the mod installed.

Normal trees grow in winter even without fertilizer:

Why should fruit trees be the only ones! (default: true)

Example growth change pictures are on 1st, 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th of winter.

Mushroom trees grow in winter:

Why should they simply die every winter and magically revive in the spring? (default: false)

Small tree stumps don't block other tree growth:

In the base game, even the stump of a chopped down fully grown tree prevents other trees from growing. This feature makes it so trees ignore small tree stumps when checking for obstacles that block their growth (default: true).

Fully grown fruit trees block other normal tree growth:

In the base game, a normal tree can grow right next to a fully grown fruit tree while a fruit tree cannot grow right next to a fully grown normal tree. This feature makes it so normal trees don't ignore fully grown fruit trees when checking for obstacles that block their growth (default: true).

Save saplings from hoes, pickaxes and weapons:

Sprouted saplings (including fruit trees) are safe from hoe, pickaxe and optionally also scythe and melee weapons. Now you can remove weeds or harvest seeds with an upgraded hoe without destroying the saplings next to them! Choose one of the following numbers:

0: Disabled (default)

1: Saves normal and fruit tree sprouts from hoes and pickaxes.

2: Additionally saves normal sprouts from scythes (fruit trees are immune to weapons by default). Use this option if you clear out weeds with a scythe anyway and don't want the mod to tr

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Tree Overhaul - A Tappers Dream is a gameplay mod for Stardew Valley that makes tree behavior highly configurable. It allows normal and mushroom trees to grow in winter, prevents tree seeds from growing in shade, buffs mahogany trees, and saves sprouted trees from non-axe tools. With 1,619 endorsements and 42,170 downloads, it's a popular choice for players wanting more control over tree mechanics.

✨ Key Features

Normal trees and mushroom trees can grow in winter.
Tree seeds no longer grow in the shade of a grown tree.
Mahogany trees receive buffs.
Sprouted trees are saved from non-axe tools.
Adjustable tree settings for extensive customization.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 1,619 endorsements and 42k downloads.
  • Adds meaningful depth to tree farming and winter strategy.
  • Highly configurable—tailor tree growth to your playstyle.

⚠️ Cons

  • May require configuration to suit your preferences—defaults might not be ideal.
  • No explicit compatibility notes for other tree mods, so conflicts possible.
  • Last updated April 2024—could be outdated with future game patches.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Stardew Valley farmers who want more control over tree growth and winter farming. Perfect for min-maxers and players who find vanilla tree mechanics limiting. Skip if you prefer a hands-off, vanilla experience.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 5 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Use a mod manager like SMAPI to install and manage this mod easily.
  • Check the config file to adjust tree growth settings to your liking.
  • If you have other tree mods, test for conflicts early in a new save.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Stardew Valley Mods
Author
Goldenrevolver
Version
4.0.2
Downloads
42,170
Endorsements
1,619
Category
Gameplay Mechanics
Created
4/4/2016
Updated
4/18/2024

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