Maple sapling

The Maple sapling is a valuable item in Old School RuneScape, primarily used for planting a maple tree. When a player plants a maple sapling in a tree patch, it will grow into a mature maple tree, which can be chopped down for logs after a growth period of approximately 28 minutes. These trees provide a significant source of experience in the Woodcutting skill and yield maple logs, which are essential for various crafting and fletching applications.

To obtain a maple sapling, players can either purchase it from the farming store, grow it from a seed, or receive it as a drop from specific monsters. With a Farming level of 45 required to plant the sapling, it serves as a stepping stone for players looking to advance in their Farming and Woodcutting skills. Whether you are a seasoned player or just starting your journey, the Maple sapling is an integral part of your farming strategy!

Released	25 July 2019 (Update)
Members	Yes
Quest item	No
Properties
Tradeable	No
Equipable	No
Stackable	No
Noteable	No
Options	Plant, Drop
Examine	A small sapling that can grow into a maple tree.
Values
Value	1 coin
High alch	0 coins
Low alch	0 coins
Weight	0.5 kg

Item Overview

The Maple sapling is a valuable item in Old School RuneScape (OSRS) that facilitates the growth of maple trees when planted in a designated farming patch. This sapling is notable for being a crucial component for players aiming to train their Farming skill and gain experience points. Upon planting a maple sapling, players can eventually harvest maple logs, which are used for various crafting and fletching purposes.

Obtaining Maple Saplings

Players can acquire maple saplings through several methods:

Farming Guild: Players can purchase saplings directly from the Farming Guild’s shop, provided they have reached level 45 Farming.
Tree Seeds: Maple seeds can be obtained by chopping down maple trees or from certain monster drops. Once you have maple seeds, use them on a gardening trowel to create a sapling.
Other Players: Trading with other players can also yield maple saplings. Check the Grand Exchange for current prices and availability.

Requirements for Planting

To plant a maple sapling, players need to meet certain requirements, ensuring that they are adequately prepared for farming:

Farming Level: Players must have at least level 45 Farming to plant a maple sapling.
Gardening Trowel: Ensure you have a gardening trowel in your inventory to plant the sapling.
Empty Farming Patch: Locate a suitable patch, preferably in places like the Tree Gnome Stronghold or Taverley.

Farming Process

The process of planting and growing a maple sapling involves several steps:

Find an empty farming patch.
Use the maple sapling on the soil to plant it.
Water the sapling if required (optional but helpful if the patch is dry).
Wait for the sapling to grow, which takes approximately 6 hours of real-time.

During this growth period, players can interact with the sapling to check its health until it fully matures into a maple tree.

Harvesting Maple Logs

Once the maple sapling has fully matured, players can harvest it for maple logs. Here’s what to expect:

Log Quantity: Each tree typically yields 1 to 3 maple logs upon being chopped down.
Experience Points: Harvesting a maple tree grants players 100 experience points in the Woodcutting skill.
Respawn Time: The tree will take approximately 30 minutes to respawn after being chopped down, allowing for repeated farming.

Uses of Maple Logs

Maple logs are versatile and used in various aspects of gameplay:

Fletching: Players can make maple longbows and shortbows, which are popular for training the Fletching skill.
Firemaking: Maple logs can be burned for Firemaking experience, providing 45 experience points per log.
Crafting: Maple logs can be used to create certain items such as bows and arrows.