Money Trees in Animal Crossing: A Complete Guide

Introduction

Money trees are a valuable resource in Animal Crossing, providing a steady stream of Bells when properly cultivated. This guide will cover everything you need to know about money trees, from how to obtain them to how to maximize their yield.

How to Get Money Trees

Money trees are obtained by burying 10,000 Bells in a glowing spot on the ground. These spots appear randomly on your island once a day, and can be located using the Shovel Tool.

Tip: If you don't find a glowing spot on your island, you can visit other islands and look for them there.

Growing Money Trees

Once you have buried 10,000 Bells, a money sprout will appear the next day. It will take approximately three days for the sprout to grow into a fully mature money tree.

Watering Money Trees

Watering money trees does not affect their growth rate or yield. However, watering golden money trees with a Golden Watering Can will yield golden Bells.

Harvest Money Trees

When a money tree is fully mature, you can shake it to collect the Bells. Each tree will yield three sacks of Bells, each containing 10,000 Bells.

Tip: You can only shake a money tree once per day.

Maximizing Money Tree Yield

There are a few things you can do to maximize the yield of your money trees:

• Fertilize Money Trees: Using the Watering Can with Fertilizer on money sprouts will increase the yield to three sacks of 30,000 Bells each.
• Plant Money Trees in a Feng Shui Grid: According to Feng Shui, planting money trees in a grid pattern can increase their yield. The optimal grid pattern consists of three rows of three trees, with the center tree of the center row being the "master tree."
• Feng Shui "Master Tree": The master tree in the Feng Shui grid yields twice as many Bells as regular money trees. This means you can potentially earn up to 90,000 Bells from a single money tree.
• Money Tree Plantations: For maximum Bell production, consider planting multiple money trees in a designated "money tree plantation" area on your island.

Special Money Trees: Golden Bell Trees

On rare occasions, you may encounter a golden money tree. These trees yield golden Bells, which are worth 30,000 Bells each. Golden money trees are identified by their golden leaves and the glowing yellow coins around their trunks.

Tip: To increase the likelihood of finding golden money trees, bury Bells in glowing spots under trees.

Money Trees in Different Games

Money trees have been a feature in Animal Crossing games since the original Nintendo GameCube release. Here is a breakdown of how they differ across different games:

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Planting Trees Too Close Together: Money trees need space to grow. Planting them too close together will stunt their growth and reduce their yield.
• Harvesting Trees Prematurely: Money trees take three days to mature. Harvesting them before they are fully grown will only give you 3,000 Bells.
• Not Watering Golden Money Trees: Watering golden money trees with a Golden Watering Can is essential for obtaining golden Bells.
• Neglecting the Feng Shui Grid: If you want to maximize your money tree yield, follow the Feng Shui grid pattern.

FAQs

1. How often can I get a money tree?
   - You can get one money tree per day.

2. Can I plant money trees indoors?
   - No, money trees can only be planted outdoors.

3. What is the maximum number of Bells I can get from a money tree?
   - With Feng Shui and fertilizing, you can get up to 90,000 Bells from a single money tree.

   

4. Is there a way to make money trees grow faster?
   - No, money trees have a fixed growth rate.

5. Can I shake a money tree multiple times?
   - No, you can only shake a money tree once per day.

6. What happens if I accidentally dig up a money tree sprout?
   - If you dig up a money tree sprout, you will lose the potential Bell yield.

7. Can I share money trees with friends?
   - No, money trees are tied to the player who planted them.

8. Is there any other way to get Bells in Animal Crossing?
   - Yes, there are numerous ways to get Bells, including selling items, fishing, bug catching, and participating in events.

Conclusion

Money trees are a valuable resource in Animal Crossing, providing a steady stream of Bells when properly cultivated. By following the tips and tricks outlined in this guide, you can maximize your money tree yield and boost your Bell count.