Tree Spread
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #271 of 382 Gameplay Mechanics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Description
Prevents trees from automatically dropping their seeds and spreading on your farm. To compensate, trees will have a higher chance of having a seed.
Furthermore trees on your farm will retain their seed during the night.
Config
- [] SeedChance: Chance that a tree will have a seed. Normally this is 0. 05 (=5%). Default = 0. 15 (=15%).
[] OnlyPreventTapped: Whether only tapped trees are prevented from dropping seeds. Default = false.
[] RetainSeed: Whether the tree should keep its seed during the night, to compensate for trees not spreading. Vanilla SDV removes seeds during the night. Default = true.
Dependencies
This mod requires the following mods to be installed:
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[] SMAPI
[] StardewHack
Known bugs
Please report bugs on GitHub.
Changes
7. 0:-
[] Updated for Stardew Valley 1. 6
[] Localization support.
[] Russian & Ukrainian translation (partial)
6. 0:
- [] Update Generic Mod Config Menu bindings.
- [] Fix issue with OnlyPreventTapped being applied when set to false, causing trees to spread when they shouldn't.
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[] Added integration for Generic Mod Config Menu.
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] Added retain seed config option.[] Add 64-bit support
- [] Updated for Stardew Valley 1. 5
Tree Spread is a gameplay mod for Stardew Valley that stops trees from dropping seeds and spreading across your farm. It's for players who want to keep their farm tidy without constantly clearing saplings. With 1,325 endorsements and regular updates, it's a reliable quality-of-life tool.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 1,325 endorsements and 45,816 downloads.
- Solves a common annoyance for farmers who want a clean layout.
- Lightweight mod that doesn't overhaul other mechanics.
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects tree spread—no other farm management features.
- May conflict with mods that rely on tree seeds for foraging or crafting.
- No detailed documentation or config options provided.
For Stardew Valley players who are tired of constantly chopping down saplings and want a tidy farm without micromanagement. Also great for min-maxers who want to control their farm layout precisely. Skip if you enjoy the natural spread of trees or use mods that depend on seed drops.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Install with a mod manager like SMAPI to ensure proper load order.
- If you use other farm mods, test Tree Spread in a new save to avoid conflicts.
- Remember that this mod only affects your farm—trees in other areas still spread normally.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Stardew Valley Mods
- Author
- bcmpinc
- Version
- 7.1
- Downloads
- 45,816
- Endorsements
- 1,325
- Category
- Gameplay Mechanics
- Created
- 12/24/2018
- Updated
- 3/20/2024
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