🍁 Maple Tree

The Maple Tree is one of the three common wild trees in Stardew Valley, alongside Oak and Pine. When chopped down, it provides Wood and Maple Seeds. By placing a Tapper on a fully grown Maple Tree, players can harvest Maple Syrup, which is used in bundles, cooking, and crafting.

⏱ Growth & Stages

Growth Time: Varies (about 10–20 days)
Growth Stages: Seed → Sapling → Small Tree → Full Tree
Environment: Found throughout Stardew Valley, on the farm, and can be planted from Maple Seeds
Fertilizer: Tree Fertilizer can speed up growth

📦 Acquisition

Chopping grown Maple Trees yields Wood and Maple Seeds
Occasionally drops Maple Seeds when shaking the tree
Maple Syrup obtained by placing a Tapper on a mature tree

📦 Uses

Chopping yields Wood for construction and crafting
Provides Maple Syrup via Tapper (every 9 days)
Maple Syrup is required in the Community Center (Chef’s Bundle)
Maple Seeds can be eaten, crafted into Field Snacks, or planted to grow more trees
Wood from Maple Trees is essential for building farm structures

💡 Strategy

Pro Tip: Set up a grove of Maple Trees with Tappers early in the game for a steady supply of Maple Syrup.

Maple Syrup sells for more than Oak Resin or Pine Tar, making it a profitable tapper product.
Keep some Maple Syrup for crafting the Bee House and other useful items.
Plant Maple Seeds close together in a designated grove for efficient tapping.