How to Grow a Big Tree in Minecraft [Step-by-Step]

How to Grow a Big Tree in Minecraft

When it comes to size, trees in Minecraft can vary from the type of tree down to how it was planted. And out of all the tree saplings, only the oak sapling can grow into a bigger and taller version of itself, and you can trigger the process with a 90% success rate. Here's how you can grow a big oak tree in Minecraft:

1. Place an oak tree sapling on the ground
2. Place 2 blocks in a diagonal direction of the sapling at the same height
3. Break the bottom block of the ones you placed diagonally
4. Wait for the tree to grow

Essentially, bonemeal can be used to make the oak tree grow faster. You can use any blocks for the ones you'll place diagonally, though it's recommended you use ones that are easily breakable, like glass. Just remember that it's unpredictable how tall the tree will grow, and you'll have to try it a couple of times until you get the tree size you're searching for.

Out of all the tested tree saplings, only the oak will grow in a bigger version than usual, and the other tree saplings won't even grow since the diagonal block is in its way. But another sapling that would grow under these conditions, yet just in its normal version, is the spruce tree sapling.

How to Grow a Giant Tree in Minecraft

Besides the bigger oak tree we saw above, there are other saplings that can grow into much larger giant trees. And those tree saplings are the spruce and jungle saplings. These giant trees are the best ones to grow and make the best tree houses in Minecraft!

The method of growing giant trees is pretty simple. All you have to do is place 4 jungle or spruce saplings together in 4 blocks and wait for them to grow. Bonemeal can be used to fasten up the process, and using the bonemeal on only 1 of the 4 saplings will make all of them grow quickly into a giant tree. The size of the tree though is random and it depends on your luck.

As for the other tree types like oak, birch, acacia, dark oak, and cherry saplings, this method won't make them grow into giant versions. However, they will grow without any problems into chubbier versions of themselves containing leaves of a single tree, but holding a 4-block radius of grown tree wood where you've placed them.

If you hate breaking leaves all the time but need the wood to craft some pickaxes, then placing 4 tree saplings in a 4-block radius will help you out. Do be careful of other surrounding obstacles as they may not let the trees grow properly. 

That's everything you need to know on how to make big and giant trees in Minecraft! Trees are an essential part of crafting your first tools like a wooden sword, and growing these trees can help you get wood faster or even make fun and creative tree houses.