Tree



Trees can be found all around the map, except in Rockyland and Grassland biomes. They are the main source of Logs and Pine Cones. Trees can be cut down by the player with an Axe or by Pigs, leaving behind Tree Stumps, which can be dug up with Shovels to get 1 extra Log.

Trees are flammable and fire spreads very quickly, so care should be exercised. After being burnt, trees turn into Burnt Trees, which are the only source of Charcoal. They may also drop a Pine Cone after being burnt. Burnt trees, after some time, turn back into Small Evergreens. This can be essential if you "accidentally" start a forest fire.

Types


There are currently 2 types of trees – Evergreens and Spiky Trees. Evergreens have a 4 stage life cycle; Small, Medium, Large and Dead respectively (Dead turns back to Small). Pine Cones are used to plant Small Evergreens.

Treeguard spawning
There is also a very small chance that cutting down trees will spawn a Treeguard from a Medium or Large Evergreen. They can be killed, but should be avoided since they are a mighty foe. They're also slow, so you can avoid them easily and can be calmed down by planting new trees.

Trivia


A good tactic can be to encircle your base with planted trees and add a small entrance. This blocks entities from entering your base except through the choke point entrance, where you can easily pick them off. Make sure if you have a campfire that the trees are a good distance away from it, as they could catch fire.