OSRS Farming Fruit Trees Guide for Maximum Experience and Profit

Farming in Old School RuneScape (OSRS) is a skill that rewards patience and planning, and fruit tree runs are one of the most efficient ways to gain experience while keeping costs manageable. This guide dives deep into how to farm fruit trees, offering strategies for both casual players and those aiming for level 99. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned farmer, you’ll find tips to optimize your runs, save money, and boost your Farming skill.

Fruit trees are a cornerstone of Farming training due to their high experience yields and relatively low cost compared to regular trees. They take 16 hours to grow, making them perfect for daily runs, and their patches are conveniently located across Gielinor. Plus, some fruit trees can even turn a small profit when harvested.

Benefits of Fruit Tree Runs

• High XP Rates: From level 27, fruit trees offer significant experience, with up to 107K XP per day at higher levels.
• Cost-Effective: Trees like pineapple and papaya are inexpensive, making them ideal for budget-conscious players.
• Passive Training: With long growth cycles, you spend minimal time actively farming, leaving room for other activities.

Who Should Focus on Fruit Trees?

Fruit tree runs are ideal for players with at least level 27 Farming, though higher levels unlock better trees. They’re also great for those who prefer low-effort, high-reward methods or want to balance Farming with other skills like Herblore or Agility.

Getting Started with Fruit Tree Farming

Before you plant your first sapling, you’ll not only need to understand the mechanics but also gather the right tools and resources. Fruit trees require a bit more preparation than other crops due to their sapling stage, but the process is straightforward once you get the hang of it.

Essential Tools and Items

• Seed Dibber: For planting seeds in pots.
• Gardening Trowel: To fill plant pots with soil.
• Watering Can: To water seedlings into saplings.
• Spade: For planting saplings and digging up stumps.
• Rake: To clear weeds from patches.
• Teleport Items: Skills necklace, Ring of Wealth, Teleport Crystal, or Digsite Pendant for efficient travel.

How to Grow a Fruit Tree

1. Create a Sapling: Use a fruit tree seed on a filled plant pot (use a trowel on an empty patch to fill it), then water it with a watering can. Wait a few minutes for it to grow into a sapling.
2. Plant the Sapling: Clear a fruit tree patch with a rake, plant the sapling with a spade, and optionally add ultracompost or pay the farmer for protection.
3. Wait 16 Hours: Fruit trees take 16 hours to grow, so plan to return the next day.
4. Check Health and Harvest: Check the tree’s health for the main XP drop, harvest fruit for extra XP, and pay the farmer to remove the stump.

Fruit Tree Types and Requirements

Fruit trees unlock progressively as your Farming level increases, with each offering different XP and costs. Below is a table summarizing the key details for each fruit tree type.

Fruit Tree	Farming Level	Seed Cost (GP)	Protection Payment	XP (Check Health)	XP (Harvest)
Apple	27	~30	9 Sweetcorn	1,199.5	102
Banana	33	~30	4 Baskets of Apples	1,841.5	126
Orange	39	~50	3 Baskets of Strawberries	2,470.2	162
Curry	45	~100	5 Baskets of Bananas	2,906.9	210
Pineapple	51	~150	10 Watermelons	4,605.7	258
Papaya	57	~500	10 Pineapples	6,146.4	324
Palm	68	~20,000	15 Papayas	10,150.1	249
Dragonfruit	81	~70,000	15 Coconuts	17,335	350

Note: Seed costs are approximate based on Grand Exchange prices as of May 2025. Always check current prices.

Cost-Saving Tips

• Stick to Budget Trees: Pineapple and papaya trees are cheap and offer great XP for the cost.
• Use Ultracompost: Instead of paying for protection, ultracompost reduces disease risk and costs less for some trees.
• Harvest for Profit: Fruits like papayas and coconuts can be sold or used in other skills, offsetting costs.

Optimizing Your Fruit Tree Run Route

An efficient route is key to maximizing your time and XP. With six fruit tree patches (five before level 85), a well-planned run takes about 5–10 minutes. Below is a recommended route starting at the Farming Guild for players with level 85+ Farming.

Efficient Fruit Tree Run Order

1. Farming Guild: Use a Skills Necklace to teleport, plant/check the fruit tree patch.
2. Gnome Stronghold: Take the Spirit Tree (accessible via Ring of Wealth to Grand Exchange), run east to the patch.
3. Tree Gnome Village: Use the Spirit Tree, follow Elkoy through the maze, and head southwest to the patch.
4. Lletya: Teleport with a Teleport Crystal, plant/check the patch.
5. Catherby: Use a Catherby Teleport (or Camelot Teleport and run east), head to the patch near the fishing spots.
6. Brimhaven: Use a House Teleport (if your house is in Brimhaven) or Ardougne/Rimmington teleport and run to the patch.

Teleportation Tips

• Skills Necklace: Quick access to the Farming Guild.
• Ring of Wealth: Connects to the Grand Exchange for Spirit Tree access.
• Teleport Crystal: Essential for Lletya, unlocked via Mourning’s End Part I.
• House Teleport Tablets: Set your house to Brimhaven for fast access.

Incorporating the Calquat Tree

At level 72, unlock the Calquat tree in Tai Bwo Wannai. It takes 22.5 hours to grow but offers 12K+ XP for just 8 poison ivy berries. After Brimhaven, use a Tai Bwo Wannai Teleport Scroll to reach the patch.

Advanced Strategies for Level 99 Farming

For players aiming for 99 Farming, fruit trees should be a core part of your strategy, but combining them with other methods and optimizing costs can speed up the journey.

Combining with Other Farming Methods

• Herb Runs: Herbs grow in 80 minutes and can net 300K+ GP per run, offsetting tree run costs. Use ultracompost and magic secateurs for 10% more yield.
• Hardwood Trees: At level 35, plant teak or mahogany on Fossil Island (requires Bone Voyage). They’re cost-effective with ultracompost.
• Special Trees: Celastrus (level 85) and Redwood (level 90) offer high XP and valuable harvests.

Fastest Path to 99

For the fastest XP, plant the highest-tier fruit trees (e.g., dragonfruit at 81) and pay for protection. Combine with two daily regular tree runs (e.g., magic trees) for 70 days to 99, costing around 120M GP.

Budget Path to 99

Stick to pineapple or papaya trees, use ultracompost instead of protection, and include Calquat and hardwood trees. This yields 41K–50K XP per day at a fraction of the cost.

Avoiding Common Mistakes

• Skipping Ultracompost: Always use ultracompost if not paying for protection to minimize disease risk.
• Inefficient Routes: Plan your teleports to avoid wasting time running.
• Ignoring Quests: Complete Bone Voyage and Mourning’s End Part I for access to all patches.

By mastering fruit tree runs, you can efficiently level Farming while keeping costs low and even turning a profit. Start with budget-friendly trees like pineapple, optimize your route, and gradually incorporate higher-tier trees and other methods as you level up. Happy farming!