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Rock crystal

2014-07-17T15:41:11Z

Amena Ralikema:

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'''Rock crystal''', one of many types of quartz crystals (SiO2), is a type of [[gem]]. When combined with [[pearlash]] at a [[glass furnace]], it can be used to make [[glass|crystal glass]] items.

Crystal glass is slightly complicated to produce, but can also be cut into gems with five times the material value, made into crafts and furniture that will keep your dwarves happy, and even utilized as a [[magma safe]] building material.

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Tree

2014-07-17T10:19:56Z

Amena Ralikema: /* List of tree species */ some underground plants

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'''Trees''' are a multi-[[tile]] feature that can be found aboveground on all but the most arid or most mountainous of maps, and below ground in the [[caverns]]. What kind of trees grow in a given location depends on [[biome]], as different species prefer different conditions. For example, tropical areas often have palm trees, while colder areas feature pines. An exception are underground trees, such as [[nether-cap]]s, that will grown anywhere underground. The species of a tree in turn determines its properties, including its structure, the color and density of its wood and what kind of growths it produces. Note also that "trees" in DF covers also things that are not literally trees, such as large cacti (e.g. [[saguaro]]s) and mushrooms (e.g. all underground trees).

Trees are used as a source of [[wood]], an essential resource in the game, irreplaceable (or hard to replace) for some applications. Thus the amount of local trees greatly affects fortress development, as without a ready source of wood the player will be forced to rely on [[trade]] to get it. Tree growth density on the embark site is determined by its [[biome]], so it's displayed with the rest of the biome properties (temperature, etc.) on the "Choose Fortress Location" screen at [[embark]].

== Structure ==
Trees consist of several types of tiles - '''roots''', '''trunk''' sections, '''thick branches''', leafy '''branches''', and '''twigs''', that may be covered in a number of "growths" (leaves, needles, flowers, fruit, cones, etc.), depending on species and season. A single tree is a structure that can span multiple tiles of each type in both horizontal and vertical directions. For example, a typical deciduous tree will have a single tile-wide trunk at ground level supporting a multiple-level crown of intertwined trunk sections, branches and twigs covered with leaves. Not all species follow the same scheme, though - palms have a high, naked trunk that doesn't branch and just a tuft of leaves on top of it, and some species can have trunks that are thicker than a single tile at ground level. Trees also have an underground system of roots, but there is only one kind of root tiles and the extent of the root system doesn't seem to vary with species.

Graphically, vertical 1x1 trunk sections resemble wooden [[column]]s {{tile|O|6:0}}. The thicker trunks (2x2 and 3x3) are represented by rounded double-line structures. Above the first ground level the trunk may branch out, producing horizontal trunk sections that resemble wooden [[wall]]s {{tile|║|6:0}}. These can peter out into thick branches {{tile|│|6:0}} or end directly with leafy branches. A vertical trunk end, if not covered with a leafy branch, is represented by a cap character {{tile|⌂|6:0}}.

Root tiles ({{tile|¼|6:0}}) overlap a number of underground tiles below each tree. They can be designated for digging, but because they usually use the same brown color as the mining designation rectangle, the designation is not evident (the only exceptions are trees with white roots). Some trees can have multiple tiles of roots, others just the one;{{verify}} in either case, when a single tile of roots is dug out, the entire tree vanishes without a trace.

There are exceptions to the description above. [[Saguaro]]s don't have any leafy branches or twigs, just a trunk and thick branches. Most mushroom trees that grow in the caverns underground don't have branches - some have only a trunk and a cap
consisting of ramps that can be walked on.

Trees can be [[climb]]ed in both fortress and [[adventure mode]]. In densely wooded areas, the overlapping tree crowns can form a continuous canopy that can be traversed by walking, climbing and/or jumping. Both types of branches provide floor-like support for walking, but twigs are too frail to support the weight of a dwarf. All kinds of trunk tiles are treated as solid barriers, except trunk tips - they can be walked and jumped over.

On ground level, tree trunks are obstacles that prevent [[channel]]ing or the creation of [[wall]]s and other [[construction]]s on their tiles. This is problematic for caravan [[wagon]]s, which require a path at least three tiles wide in order to access your fortress; on heavily forested maps it may be necessary to check [[trade depot|depot]] access ({{k|D}}) every once in a while as trees continue to grow to make sure wagons can get through, and chop down ({{k|d}}-{{k|t}}) the impeding forest if they can't. Later on this can actually become a blessing, as if there is only one or a few pathways to the fortress it makes it easier to route incoming caravans down certain well-defended pathways, instead of allowing them to choose their own way across the map, where they may fall foul of ambushers or worse. It also makes building above-ground constructions more challenging, as any trees in the way must be chopped down first.

=== Growths ===
Growths are the things that grow ''on'' a tree, i.e. they are not an essential part of the tree's structure and can be shed or picked without destroying the tree. This includes leaves, needles, flowers, fruit, seed pods, catkins, cones, etc. Each tree species has at least one type of growth, the most common one unsurprisingly being leaves.

The leaves of deciduous trees change color in the autumn, fall before the winter and grow back in the spring. Fallen leaves will color the tiles beneath their trees, turning the forest floor into colorful patchwork.

Trees of fruit-producing species usually grow flowers in spring and fruit later in the year. Flowers will fall in a cloud during the transition from flowers to fruit; the cloud is shown falling, and loo[k]ing at the ground after that will show "<tree> flowers" in addition to other tile contents. Both flowers and fruit appear and fall at set times through the year, so it's possible that a young tree that has never flowered to give fruit.

Fruit can be picked from trees in Adventure mode, but Fort mode harvesting is not yet in the game. Nevertheless, you can embark with fruit or acquire it from trade and brew it at a [[still]]. Fruit do fall on the ground in fortress mode, but they cannot be collected or brewed. Cutting a tree with fruit causes the fruits to vanish.

== Chopping down trees ==
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Trees can be cut down by dwarves to produce [[wood]]. It is enough to [[designate]] only one trunk tile for cutting to chop down the whole tree it belongs to. Any trunk tile will do, even those that are above ground, or even a single tile of a multi-tile trunk. As a result, it's impossible to "prune" trees by chopping down only parts of them.

Once a woodcutter is done with the first tile, the tree instantly converts to a number of free-floating logs that fall to the ground in a direction away from the cutter. Cutting a tree from a trunk section above ground level may result in the woodcutter losing their footing and crashing to the ground (similar to having a tile deconstructed under their feet).

== Products ==
=== Wood ===
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One of the variation between the different tree species is in the weight and color of their wood. Weight is often a minor concern but when using wood to create objects that will be moved, such as bins or buckets, choosing lighter wood is an advantage as it will be hauled faster. Heavier wood will make wooden weapons and siege engine projectiles more effective, while lighter wooden shields reduce penalties to speed while blocking just as well as heavier shields.

Nonetheless, all trees have the same intrinsic value{{verify}} (beyond the [[preference]]s of individual dwarves), although the [[color]] of the wood may matter for aesthetic purposes.

=== Fruit ===

== Growing trees ==
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Trees grow from '''saplings''', which start growing randomly on non-occupied tiles of a suitable biome; thus chopping down a forest may create a clearing, but within a couple of years a new forest will have grown. Saplings can be killed by heavy [[traffic|foot traffic]], but not by flooding — they can survive submergence for extended periods of time and will still grow to maturity once the water level drops to 4/7{{verify}} or lower. Dead saplings will remain for some seasons, and then disappear, more quickly if heavy traffic tramples them away. Growth from a sapling to a tree takes exactly 3 years. Many underground trees are called "young <tree>" instead of sapling, but the concept is the same. Saplings will not grow to maturity if their tile contains an item or building (including stockpile designations), though removing the item may cause the tree to spontaneously grow up. Paved [[road]]s and [[farm plot]]s periodically purge all terrain features below them, preventing trees (or shrubs) from growing in unwanted areas. Trees cannot grow on stairs or ramps, making it possible to keep trees out of your plumbing by using {{K|u}}p stairs instead of {{K|d}}igging (this does not reveal the tile above). Above-ground trees will only grow in areas where there is sufficient soil 1 Z-level beneath them (currently observed to be at least one unmined tile within a two-tile radius); underground trees not only ignore this restriction for dry subterranean soil but will also grow on muddy subterranean stone. Additionally, saplings on soil cavern floors will block the construction of farm plots unless there is also a dusting or pile of mud beneath them.

Trees ''cannot'' be specifically "planted"; even if a map is stripped of all trees, new saplings will regrow, randomly and in their own time. Sadly, the [[elf|elves]] do not seem to comprehend this. It is possible to [[tree farming|farm]] trees by walling off or engineering a patch of soil and locking it away so your dwarves don't trample all over it, but it will take a long time for the farm to yield results. After you expose the [[caverns]] subterranean flora (including trees) will begin to grow on any exposed and previously bare soil within your fortress; this can be annoying when a copse of blood thorns suddenly appears in your [[sand#Glass|sand collection]] area, but allows you to easily mine out large subterranean tree farms full of colorful subterranean trees.
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== List of tree species ==

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A second trunk tile means that the trunk can branch horizontally. The first branch tile represents thick branches, the second, if present - branches covered with leaves/needles. Trees with leafy branches also have twigs.{{verify}} Mushroom caps are the same color as the trunk and consist of ramp-like and wall-like tiles.

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{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Abaca]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths=Leaves Flowers |decid=No |wt= |pref=leaves}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Acacia]]|hab=Tropical Dry Broadleaf Forest Tropical Grassland Tropical Savanna Tropical Shrubland|align=All (Dry)|root=|trunk={{tile|O|6:0}}{{tile|═|6:0}}|branch={{tile|─|6:0}}{{tile|¼|2:0}}|growths={{tile|`|2:0}} Leaves {{tile|U|7:0}} Flowers {{tile|%|2:0}} Pods |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=thorns}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Alder]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.410|pref=catkins autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Almond]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.410|pref=catkins autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Apple]] |hab=Any Temperate |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=Yes |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Apricot]] |hab=Any Temperate |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=Yes |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Ash (tree)|Ash]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.600|pref=flying keys autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Avocado]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Banana]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt= |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Bayberry]] |hab=Any Temperate Taiga |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=waxy berries}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Birch]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.650|pref=catkins silver bark autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Bitter orange]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Black-cap]]|trunk={{tile|O|0:0:1}} |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|cap=Yes|wt=0.650|pref=gloomy appeal}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Blood thorn]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layer 3) Subterranean Chasm|align=All|decid=No|wt=1.250|pref=sickening appearance}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Cacao tree]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.430|pref=flowers}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Candlenut]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.140|pref=nuts}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Carambola]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Cashew]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit and nuts}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Cedar]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Temperate Conifer Forest Tropical Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.570|pref=majesty}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Cherry]] |hab=Any Temperate |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=Yes |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit blossoms}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Chestnut]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.430|pref=smelly catkins spiny pods chestnuts autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Citron]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Coffee]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=yummy cherries}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Custard-apple]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Date palm]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Desert lime]] |hab=Tropical Grassland Tropical Savanna Tropical Shrubland |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Durian]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fragrant fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Feather tree]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Not Freezing|align=Good (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.100|pref=feathery leaves}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Finger lime]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Fungiwood]]| trunk={{tile|O|6:0:1}} |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 1-2)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=fine grain}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Ginkgo]] |hab=Any Temperate |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=Yes |wt=0.600 |pref=seeds}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Glumprong]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Not Freezing|align=Evil (Dry)|decid=No|wt=1.200|pref=living shadows}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Goblin-cap]]|trunk={{tile|O|4:0:1}} |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|cap=Yes|wt=0.600|pref=stunning color}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Guava]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Hazel]] |hab=Any Temperate |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=Yes |wt=0.600 |pref=nuts}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Highwood]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Not Freezing|align=Savage (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.500|pref=magnificence}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Kapok]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.260|pref=buttresses}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Kumquat]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Larch]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Taiga Temperate Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.590|pref=cones needles}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Lime]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Lychee]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Macadamia]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=nuts}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Mango tree]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.520|pref=sweet-smelling flowers}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Mahogany]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=loose inflorescences}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Maple]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Temperate Broadleaf Forest Temperate Grassland Temperate Savanna Temperate Shrubland|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.540|pref=autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Mangrove]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Mangrove Swamp|align=All (Wet)|decid=No|wt=0.830|pref=roots}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Nether-cap]] |trunk={{tile|O|1:0:0}} |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layer 3)|align=All|decid=No|cap=Yes|wt=0.550|pref=coldness to the touch (wood has [MAT_FIXED_TEMP:10000])}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Oak]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.700|pref=acorns autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Olive]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=oil-giving fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Orange]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Palm]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Tropical|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.680|pref=leaves}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Papaya]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Paradise nut]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=nut-filled pots}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Peach]] |hab=Any Temperate |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=Yes |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Pear]] |hab=Any Temperate |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=Yes |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Pecan]] |hab=Any Temperate |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=Yes |wt=0.600 |pref=nuts}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Persimmon]] |hab=Any Temperate |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=Yes |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Pine]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Taiga Temperate Conifer Forest Tropical Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.510|pref=cones needles}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Plum]] |hab=Any Temperate |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=Yes |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Pomegranate]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=Yes |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Pomelo]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Rambutan]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Round lime]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Rubber tree]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.490|pref=branch shedding}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Saguaro]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Desert|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.430|pref=amazing arms}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Sand pear]] |hab=Any Temperate |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=Yes |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Spore tree]] |trunk={{tile|O|3:0:0}}{{tile|═|3:0:0}} |branch={{tile|─|3:0:0}}{{tile|¼|3:0:0}} |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=raining spores}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Tea]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=leaves}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Tower-cap]]|trunk={{tile|O|7:0:1}} |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 1-2)|align=All|decid=No|cap=Yes|wt=0.600|pref=great size}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Tunnel tube]]|trunk={{tile|O|5:0:1}}{{tile|═|5:0:1}} |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.500|pref=curving trunk}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Walnut]] |hab=All Temperate |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=Yes |wt=0.600 |pref=nuts}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Willow]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Any Tropical Forest Tropical Grassland Tropical Savanna Tropical Shrubland Tropical Freshwater Swamp Tropical Saltwater Swamp Tropical Freshwater Marsh Tropical Saltwater Marsh|align=All (Wet)|decid=No|wt=0.390|pref=sad appearance fluffy catkins}}

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==Bugs==
* In fortress mode, tree fruit (and presumably, other growths) can't be harvested yet, though it's possible to eat fruit in [[adventure mode]]. See [[DF2014:Release information]].
* (0.40.2) Constructing on trees causes them to vanish. {{bug|6551}}
* (0.40.2) When a root tile is mined, the entire tree ceases to exist. {{bug|6749}}
* (0.40.2) Building something (e.g. a cage) in a tree and then chopping down the tree leaves the building floating in the air. {{bug|6949}}

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Tree

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'''Trees''' are a multi-[[tile]] feature that can be found aboveground on all but the most arid or most mountainous of maps, and below ground in the [[caverns]]. What kind of trees grow in a given location depends on [[biome]], as different species prefer different conditions. For example, tropical areas often have palm trees, while colder areas feature pines. An exception are underground trees, such as [[nether-cap]]s, that will grown anywhere underground. The species of a tree in turn determines its properties, including its structure, the color and density of its wood and what kind of growths it produces. Note also that "trees" in DF covers also things that are not literally trees, such as large cacti (e.g. [[saguaro]]s) and mushrooms (e.g. all underground trees).

Trees are used as a source of [[wood]], an essential resource in the game, irreplaceable (or hard to replace) for some applications. Thus the amount of local trees greatly affects fortress development, as without a ready source of wood the player will be forced to rely on [[trade]] to get it. Tree growth density on the embark site is determined by its [[biome]], so it's displayed with the rest of the biome properties (temperature, etc.) on the "Choose Fortress Location" screen at [[embark]].

== Structure ==
Trees consist of several types of tiles - '''roots''', '''trunk''' sections, '''thick branches''', leafy '''branches''', and '''twigs''', that may be covered in a number of "growths" (leaves, needles, flowers, fruit, cones, etc.), depending on species and season. A single tree is a structure that can span multiple tiles of each type in both horizontal and vertical directions. For example, a typical deciduous tree will have a single tile-wide trunk at ground level supporting a multiple-level crown of intertwined trunk sections, branches and twigs covered with leaves. Not all species follow the same scheme, though - palms have a high, naked trunk that doesn't branch and just a tuft of leaves on top of it, and some species can have trunks that are thicker than a single tile at ground level. Trees also have an underground system of roots, but there is only one kind of root tiles and the extent of the root system doesn't seem to vary with species.

Graphically, vertical 1x1 trunk sections resemble wooden [[column]]s {{tile|O|6:0}}. The thicker trunks (2x2 and 3x3) are represented by rounded double-line structures. Above the first ground level the trunk may branch out, producing horizontal trunk sections that resemble wooden [[wall]]s {{tile|║|6:0}}. These can peter out into thick branches {{tile|│|6:0}} or end directly with leafy branches. A vertical trunk end, if not covered with a leafy branch, is represented by a cap character {{tile|⌂|6:0}}.

Root tiles ({{tile|¼|6:0}}) overlap a number of underground tiles below each tree. They can be designated for digging, but because they usually use the same brown color as the mining designation rectangle, the designation is not evident (the only exceptions are trees with white roots). Some trees can have multiple tiles of roots, others just the one;{{verify}} in either case, when a single tile of roots is dug out, the entire tree vanishes without a trace.

There are exceptions to the description above. [[Saguaro]]s don't have any leafy branches or twigs, just a trunk and thick branches. Most mushroom trees that grow in the caverns underground don't have branches - some have only a trunk and a cap
consisting of ramps that can be walked on.

Trees can be [[climb]]ed in both fortress and [[adventure mode]]. In densely wooded areas, the overlapping tree crowns can form a continuous canopy that can be traversed by walking, climbing and/or jumping. Both types of branches provide floor-like support for walking, but twigs are too frail to support the weight of a dwarf. All kinds of trunk tiles are treated as solid barriers, except trunk tips - they can be walked and jumped over.

On ground level, tree trunks are obstacles that prevent [[channel]]ing or the creation of [[wall]]s and other [[construction]]s on their tiles. This is problematic for caravan [[wagon]]s, which require a path at least three tiles wide in order to access your fortress; on heavily forested maps it may be necessary to check [[trade depot|depot]] access ({{k|D}}) every once in a while as trees continue to grow to make sure wagons can get through, and chop down ({{k|d}}-{{k|t}}) the impeding forest if they can't. Later on this can actually become a blessing, as if there is only one or a few pathways to the fortress it makes it easier to route incoming caravans down certain well-defended pathways, instead of allowing them to choose their own way across the map, where they may fall foul of ambushers or worse. It also makes building above-ground constructions more challenging, as any trees in the way must be chopped down first.

=== Growths ===
Growths are the things that grow ''on'' a tree, i.e. they are not an essential part of the tree's structure and can be shed or picked without destroying the tree. This includes leaves, needles, flowers, fruit, seed pods, catkins, cones, etc. Each tree species has at least one type of growth, the most common one unsurprisingly being leaves.

The leaves of deciduous trees change color in the autumn, fall before the winter and grow back in the spring. Fallen leaves will color the tiles beneath their trees, turning the forest floor into colorful patchwork.

Trees of fruit-producing species usually grow flowers in spring and fruit later in the year. Flowers will fall in a cloud during the transition from flowers to fruit; the cloud is shown falling, and loo[k]ing at the ground after that will show "<tree> flowers" in addition to other tile contents. Both flowers and fruit appear and fall at set times through the year, so it's possible that a young tree that has never flowered to give fruit.

Fruit can be picked from trees in Adventure mode, but Fort mode harvesting is not yet in the game. Nevertheless, you can embark with fruit or acquire it from trade and brew it at a [[still]]. Fruit do fall on the ground in fortress mode, but they cannot be collected or brewed. Cutting a tree with fruit causes the fruits to vanish.

== Chopping down trees ==
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Trees can be cut down by dwarves to produce [[wood]]. It is enough to [[designate]] only one trunk tile for cutting to chop down the whole tree it belongs to. Any trunk tile will do, even those that are above ground, or even a single tile of a multi-tile trunk. As a result, it's impossible to "prune" trees by chopping down only parts of them.

Once a woodcutter is done with the first tile, the tree instantly converts to a number of free-floating logs that fall to the ground in a direction away from the cutter. Cutting a tree from a trunk section above ground level may result in the woodcutter losing their footing and crashing to the ground (similar to having a tile deconstructed under their feet).

== Products ==
=== Wood ===
{{main|Wood}}
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One of the variation between the different tree species is in the weight and color of their wood. Weight is often a minor concern but when using wood to create objects that will be moved, such as bins or buckets, choosing lighter wood is an advantage as it will be hauled faster. Heavier wood will make wooden weapons and siege engine projectiles more effective, while lighter wooden shields reduce penalties to speed while blocking just as well as heavier shields.

Nonetheless, all trees have the same intrinsic value{{verify}} (beyond the [[preference]]s of individual dwarves), although the [[color]] of the wood may matter for aesthetic purposes.

=== Fruit ===

== Growing trees ==
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Trees grow from '''saplings''', which start growing randomly on non-occupied tiles of a suitable biome; thus chopping down a forest may create a clearing, but within a couple of years a new forest will have grown. Saplings can be killed by heavy [[traffic|foot traffic]], but not by flooding — they can survive submergence for extended periods of time and will still grow to maturity once the water level drops to 4/7{{verify}} or lower. Dead saplings will remain for some seasons, and then disappear, more quickly if heavy traffic tramples them away. Growth from a sapling to a tree takes exactly 3 years. Many underground trees are called "young <tree>" instead of sapling, but the concept is the same. Saplings will not grow to maturity if their tile contains an item or building (including stockpile designations), though removing the item may cause the tree to spontaneously grow up. Paved [[road]]s and [[farm plot]]s periodically purge all terrain features below them, preventing trees (or shrubs) from growing in unwanted areas. Trees cannot grow on stairs or ramps, making it possible to keep trees out of your plumbing by using {{K|u}}p stairs instead of {{K|d}}igging (this does not reveal the tile above). Above-ground trees will only grow in areas where there is sufficient soil 1 Z-level beneath them (currently observed to be at least one unmined tile within a two-tile radius); underground trees not only ignore this restriction for dry subterranean soil but will also grow on muddy subterranean stone. Additionally, saplings on soil cavern floors will block the construction of farm plots unless there is also a dusting or pile of mud beneath them.

Trees ''cannot'' be specifically "planted"; even if a map is stripped of all trees, new saplings will regrow, randomly and in their own time. Sadly, the [[elf|elves]] do not seem to comprehend this. It is possible to [[tree farming|farm]] trees by walling off or engineering a patch of soil and locking it away so your dwarves don't trample all over it, but it will take a long time for the farm to yield results. After you expose the [[caverns]] subterranean flora (including trees) will begin to grow on any exposed and previously bare soil within your fortress; this can be annoying when a copse of blood thorns suddenly appears in your [[sand#Glass|sand collection]] area, but allows you to easily mine out large subterranean tree farms full of colorful subterranean trees.
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== List of tree species ==

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A second trunk tile means that the trunk can branch horizontally. The first branch tile represents thick branches, the second, if present - branches covered with leaves/needles. Trees with leafy branches also have twigs.{{verify}} Mushroom caps are the same color as the trunk and consist of ramp-like and wall-like tiles.

{{multi-tile tree table head}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Abaca]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths=Leaves Flowers |decid=No |wt= |pref=leaves}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Acacia]]|hab=Tropical Dry Broadleaf Forest Tropical Grassland Tropical Savanna Tropical Shrubland|align=All (Dry)|root=|trunk={{tile|O|6:0}}{{tile|═|6:0}}|branch={{tile|─|6:0}}{{tile|¼|2:0}}|growths={{tile|`|2:0}} Leaves {{tile|U|7:0}} Flowers {{tile|%|2:0}} Pods |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=thorns}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Alder]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.410|pref=catkins autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Almond]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.410|pref=catkins autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Apple]] |hab=Any Temperate |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=Yes |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Apricot]] |hab=Any Temperate |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=Yes |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Ash (tree)|Ash]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.600|pref=flying keys autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Avocado]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Banana]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt= |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Bayberry]] |hab=Any Temperate Taiga |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=waxy berries}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Birch]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.650|pref=catkins silver bark autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Bitter orange]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Black-cap]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|cap=Yes|wt=0.650|pref=gloomy appeal}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Blood thorn]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layer 3) Subterranean Chasm|align=All|decid=No|wt=1.250|pref=sickening appearance}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Cacao tree]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.430|pref=flowers}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Candlenut]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.140|pref=nuts}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Carambola]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Cashew]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit and nuts}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Cedar]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Temperate Conifer Forest Tropical Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.570|pref=majesty}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Cherry]] |hab=Any Temperate |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=Yes |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit blossoms}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Chestnut]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.430|pref=smelly catkins spiny pods chestnuts autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Citron]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Coffee]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=yummy cherries}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Custard-apple]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Date palm]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Desert lime]] |hab=Tropical Grassland Tropical Savanna Tropical Shrubland |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Durian]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fragrant fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Feather tree]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Not Freezing|align=Good (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.100|pref=feathery leaves}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Finger lime]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Fungiwood]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 1-2)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=fine grain}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Ginkgo]] |hab=Any Temperate |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=Yes |wt=0.600 |pref=seeds}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Glumprong]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Not Freezing|align=Evil (Dry)|decid=No|wt=1.200|pref=living shadows}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Goblin-cap]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|cap=Yes|wt=0.600|pref=stunning color}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Guava]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Hazel]] |hab=Any Temperate |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=Yes |wt=0.600 |pref=nuts}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Highwood]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Not Freezing|align=Savage (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.500|pref=magnificence}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Kapok]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.260|pref=buttresses}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Kumquat]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Larch]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Taiga Temperate Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.590|pref=cones needles}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Lime]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Lychee]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Macadamia]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=nuts}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Mango tree]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.520|pref=sweet-smelling flowers}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Mahogany]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=loose inflorescences}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Maple]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Temperate Broadleaf Forest Temperate Grassland Temperate Savanna Temperate Shrubland|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.540|pref=autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Mangrove]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Mangrove Swamp|align=All (Wet)|decid=No|wt=0.830|pref=roots}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Nether-cap]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layer 3)|align=All|decid=No|cap=Yes|wt=0.550|pref=coldness to the touch (wood has [MAT_FIXED_TEMP:10000])}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Oak]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.700|pref=acorns autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Olive]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=oil-giving fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Orange]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Palm]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Tropical|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.680|pref=leaves}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Papaya]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Paradise nut]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=nut-filled pots}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Peach]] |hab=Any Temperate |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=Yes |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Pear]] |hab=Any Temperate |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=Yes |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Pecan]] |hab=Any Temperate |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=Yes |wt=0.600 |pref=nuts}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Persimmon]] |hab=Any Temperate |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=Yes |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Pine]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Taiga Temperate Conifer Forest Tropical Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.510|pref=cones needles}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Plum]] |hab=Any Temperate |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=Yes |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Pomegranate]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=Yes |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Pomelo]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Rambutan]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Round lime]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Rubber tree]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.490|pref=branch shedding}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Saguaro]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Desert|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.430|pref=amazing arms}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Sand pear]] |hab=Any Temperate |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=Yes |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Spore tree]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=raining spores}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Tea]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=leaves}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Tower-cap]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 1-2)|align=All|decid=No|cap=Yes|wt=0.600|pref=great size}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Tunnel tube]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.500|pref=curving trunk}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Walnut]] |hab=All Temperate |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=Yes |wt=0.600 |pref=nuts}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Willow]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Any Tropical Forest Tropical Grassland Tropical Savanna Tropical Shrubland Tropical Freshwater Swamp Tropical Saltwater Swamp Tropical Freshwater Marsh Tropical Saltwater Marsh|align=All (Wet)|decid=No|wt=0.390|pref=sad appearance fluffy catkins}}

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==Bugs==
* In fortress mode, tree fruit (and presumably, other growths) can't be harvested yet, though it's possible to eat fruit in [[adventure mode]]. See [[DF2014:Release information]].
* (0.40.2) Constructing on trees causes them to vanish. {{bug|6551}}
* (0.40.2) When a root tile is mined, the entire tree ceases to exist. {{bug|6749}}
* (0.40.2) Building something (e.g. a cage) in a tree and then chopping down the tree leaves the building floating in the air. {{bug|6949}}

{{Plants}}

[[Category:Map tiles]]
{{Category|Trees}}

Tree

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'''Trees''' are a multi-[[tile]] feature that can be found aboveground on all but the most arid or most mountainous of maps, and below ground in the [[caverns]]. What kind of trees grow in a given location depends on [[biome]], as different species prefer different conditions. For example, tropical areas often have palm trees, while colder areas feature pines. An exception are underground trees, such as [[nether-cap]]s, that will grown anywhere underground. The species of a tree in turn determines its properties, including its structure, the color and density of its wood and what kind of growths it produces. Note also that "trees" in DF covers also things that are not literally trees, such as large cacti (e.g. [[saguaro]]s) and mushrooms (e.g. all underground trees).

Trees are used as a source of [[wood]], an essential resource in the game, irreplaceable (or hard to replace) for some applications. Thus the amount of local trees greatly affects fortress development, as without a ready source of wood the player will be forced to rely on [[trade]] to get it. Tree growth density on the embark site is determined by its [[biome]], so it's displayed with the rest of the biome properties (temperature, etc.) on the "Choose Fortress Location" screen at [[embark]].

== Structure ==
Trees consist of several types of tiles - '''roots''', '''trunk''' sections, '''thick branches''', leafy '''branches''', and '''twigs''', that may be covered in a number of "growths" (leaves, needles, flowers, fruit, cones, etc.), depending on species and season. A single tree is a structure that can span multiple tiles of each type in both horizontal and vertical directions. For example, a typical deciduous tree will have a single tile-wide trunk at ground level supporting a multiple-level crown of intertwined trunk sections, branches and twigs covered with leaves. Not all species follow the same scheme, though - palms have a high, naked trunk that doesn't branch and just a tuft of leaves on top of it, and some species can have trunks that are thicker than a single tile at ground level. Trees also have an underground system of roots, but there is only one kind of root tiles and the extent of the root system doesn't seem to vary with species.

Graphically, vertical 1x1 trunk sections resemble wooden [[column]]s {{tile|O|6:0}}. The thicker trunks (2x2 and 3x3) are represented by rounded double-line structures. Above the first ground level the trunk may branch out, producing horizontal trunk sections that resemble wooden [[wall]]s {{tile|║|6:0}}. These can peter out into thick branches {{tile|│|6:0}} or end directly with leafy branches. A vertical trunk end, if not covered with a leafy branch, is represented by a cap character {{tile|⌂|6:0}}.

Root tiles ({{tile|¼|6:0}}) overlap a number of underground tiles below each tree. They can be designated for digging, but because they usually use the same brown color as the mining designation rectangle, the designation is not evident (the only exceptions are trees with white roots). Some trees can have multiple tiles of roots, others just the one;{{verify}} in either case, when a single tile of roots is dug out, the entire tree vanishes without a trace.

There are exceptions to the description above. [[Saguaro]]s don't have any leafy branches or twigs, just a trunk and thick branches. Most mushroom trees that grow in the caverns underground don't have branches - some have only a trunk and a cap
consisting of ramps that can be walked on.

Trees can be [[climb]]ed in both fortress and [[adventure mode]]. In densely wooded areas, the overlapping tree crowns can form a continuous canopy that can be traversed by walking, climbing and/or jumping. Both types of branches provide floor-like support for walking, but twigs are too frail to support the weight of a dwarf. All kinds of trunk tiles are treated as solid barriers, except trunk tips - they can be walked and jumped over.

On ground level, tree trunks are obstacles that prevent [[channel]]ing or the creation of [[wall]]s and other [[construction]]s on their tiles. This is problematic for caravan [[wagon]]s, which require a path at least three tiles wide in order to access your fortress; on heavily forested maps it may be necessary to check [[trade depot|depot]] access ({{k|D}}) every once in a while as trees continue to grow to make sure wagons can get through, and chop down ({{k|d}}-{{k|t}}) the impeding forest if they can't. Later on this can actually become a blessing, as if there is only one or a few pathways to the fortress it makes it easier to route incoming caravans down certain well-defended pathways, instead of allowing them to choose their own way across the map, where they may fall foul of ambushers or worse. It also makes building above-ground constructions more challenging, as any trees in the way must be chopped down first.

=== Growths ===
Growths are the things that grow ''on'' a tree, i.e. they are not an essential part of the tree's structure and can be shed or picked without destroying the tree. This includes leaves, needles, flowers, fruit, seed pods, catkins, cones, etc. Each tree species has at least one type of growth, the most common one unsurprisingly being leaves.

The leaves of deciduous trees change color in the autumn, fall before the winter and grow back in the spring. Fallen leaves will color the tiles beneath their trees, turning the forest floor into colorful patchwork.

Trees of fruit-producing species usually grow flowers in spring and fruit later in the year. Flowers will fall in a cloud during the transition from flowers to fruit; the cloud is shown falling, and loo[k]ing at the ground after that will show "<tree> flowers" in addition to other tile contents. Both flowers and fruit appear and fall at set times through the year, so it's possible that a young tree that has never flowered to give fruit.

Fruit can be picked from trees in Adventure mode, but Fort mode harvesting is not yet in the game. Nevertheless, you can embark with fruit or acquire it from trade and brew it at a [[still]]. Fruit do fall on the ground in fortress mode, but they cannot be collected or brewed. Cutting a tree with fruit causes the fruits to vanish.

== Chopping down trees ==
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Trees can be cut down by dwarves to produce [[wood]]. It is enough to [[designate]] only one trunk tile for cutting to chop down the whole tree it belongs to. Any trunk tile will do, even those that are above ground, or even a single tile of a multi-tile trunk. As a result, it's impossible to "prune" trees by chopping down only parts of them.

Once a woodcutter is done with the first tile, the tree instantly converts to a number of free-floating logs that fall to the ground in a direction away from the cutter. Cutting a tree from a trunk section above ground level may result in the woodcutter losing their footing and crashing to the ground (similar to having a tile deconstructed under their feet).

== Products ==
=== Wood ===
{{main|Wood}}
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One of the variation between the different tree species is in the weight and color of their wood. Weight is often a minor concern but when using wood to create objects that will be moved, such as bins or buckets, choosing lighter wood is an advantage as it will be hauled faster. Heavier wood will make wooden weapons and siege engine projectiles more effective, while lighter wooden shields reduce penalties to speed while blocking just as well as heavier shields.

Nonetheless, all trees have the same intrinsic value{{verify}} (beyond the [[preference]]s of individual dwarves), although the [[color]] of the wood may matter for aesthetic purposes.

=== Fruit ===

== Growing trees ==
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Trees grow from '''saplings''', which start growing randomly on non-occupied tiles of a suitable biome; thus chopping down a forest may create a clearing, but within a couple of years a new forest will have grown. Saplings can be killed by heavy [[traffic|foot traffic]], but not by flooding — they can survive submergence for extended periods of time and will still grow to maturity once the water level drops to 4/7{{verify}} or lower. Dead saplings will remain for some seasons, and then disappear, more quickly if heavy traffic tramples them away. Growth from a sapling to a tree takes exactly 3 years. Many underground trees are called "young <tree>" instead of sapling, but the concept is the same. Saplings will not grow to maturity if their tile contains an item or building (including stockpile designations), though removing the item may cause the tree to spontaneously grow up. Paved [[road]]s and [[farm plot]]s periodically purge all terrain features below them, preventing trees (or shrubs) from growing in unwanted areas. Trees cannot grow on stairs or ramps, making it possible to keep trees out of your plumbing by using {{K|u}}p stairs instead of {{K|d}}igging (this does not reveal the tile above). Above-ground trees will only grow in areas where there is sufficient soil 1 Z-level beneath them (currently observed to be at least one unmined tile within a two-tile radius); underground trees not only ignore this restriction for dry subterranean soil but will also grow on muddy subterranean stone. Additionally, saplings on soil cavern floors will block the construction of farm plots unless there is also a dusting or pile of mud beneath them.

Trees ''cannot'' be specifically "planted"; even if a map is stripped of all trees, new saplings will regrow, randomly and in their own time. Sadly, the [[elf|elves]] do not seem to comprehend this. It is possible to [[tree farming|farm]] trees by walling off or engineering a patch of soil and locking it away so your dwarves don't trample all over it, but it will take a long time for the farm to yield results. After you expose the [[caverns]] subterranean flora (including trees) will begin to grow on any exposed and previously bare soil within your fortress; this can be annoying when a copse of blood thorns suddenly appears in your [[sand#Glass|sand collection]] area, but allows you to easily mine out large subterranean tree farms full of colorful subterranean trees.
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== List of tree species ==

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A second trunk tile means that the trunk can branch horizontally. The first branch tile represents thick branches, the second, if present - branches covered with leaves/needles. Trees with leafy branches also have twigs.{{verify}} Mushroom caps are the same color as the trunk and consist of ramp-like and wall-like tiles.

{{multi-tile tree table head}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Abaca]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths=Leaves Flowers |decid=No |wt= |pref=leaves}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Acacia]]|hab=Tropical Dry Broadleaf Forest Tropical Grassland Tropical Savanna Tropical Shrubland|align=All (Dry)|root=|trunk={{tile|O|6:0}}{{tile|═|6:0}}|branch={{tile|─|6:0}}{{tile|¼|2:0}}|growths={{tile|`|2:0}} Leaves {{tile|U|7:0}} Flowers {{tile|%|2:0}} Pods |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=thorns}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Alder]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.410|pref=catkins autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Almond]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.410|pref=catkins autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Apple]] |hab=Any Temperate |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=Yes |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Apricot]] |hab=Any Temperate |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=Yes |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Ash (tree)|Ash]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.600|pref=flying keys autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Avocado]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Banana]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt= |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Bayberry]] |hab=Any Temperate Taiga |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=waxy berries}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Birch]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.650|pref=catkins silver bark autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Bitter orange]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Black-cap]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|cap=Yes|wt=0.650|pref=gloomy appeal}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Blood thorn]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layer 3) Subterranean Chasm|align=All|decid=No|wt=1.250|pref=sickening appearance}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Cacao tree]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.430|pref=flowers}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Candlenut]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.140|pref=nuts}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Carambola]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Cashew]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit and nuts}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Cedar]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Temperate Conifer Forest Tropical Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.570|pref=majesty}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Cherry]] |hab=Any Temperate |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=Yes |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit blossoms}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Chestnut]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.430|pref=smelly catkins spiny pods chestnuts autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Citron]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Coffee]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=yummy cherries}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Custard-apple]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Date palm]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Desert lime]] |hab=Tropical Grassland Tropical Savanna Tropical Shrubland |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Durian]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fragrant fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Feather tree]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Not Freezing|align=Good (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.100|pref=feathery leaves}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Finger lime]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Fungiwood]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 1-2)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=fine grain}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Ginkgo]] |hab=Any Temperate |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=Yes |wt=0.600 |pref=seeds}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Glumprong]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Not Freezing|align=Evil (Dry)|decid=No|wt=1.200|pref=living shadows}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Goblin-cap]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|cap=Yes|wt=0.600|pref=stunning color}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Guava]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Hazel]] |hab=Any Temperate |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=Yes |wt=0.600 |pref=nuts}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Highwood]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Not Freezing|align=Savage (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.500|pref=magnificence}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Kapok]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.260|pref=buttresses}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Kumquat]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Larch]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Taiga Temperate Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.590|pref=cones needles}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Lime]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Lychee]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Macadamia]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=nuts}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Mango tree]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.520|pref=sweet-smelling flowers}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Mahogany]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=loose inflorescences}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Maple]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Temperate Broadleaf Forest Temperate Grassland Temperate Savanna Temperate Shrubland|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.540|pref=autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Mangrove]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Mangrove Swamp|align=All (Wet)|decid=No|wt=0.830|pref=roots}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Nether-cap]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layer 3)|align=All|decid=No|cap=Yes|wt=0.550|pref=coldness to the touch (wood has [MAT_FIXED_TEMP:10000])}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Oak]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.700|pref=acorns autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Olive]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=oil-giving fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Orange]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Palm]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Tropical|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.680|pref=leaves}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Papaya]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Paradise nut]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=nut-filled pots}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Peach]] |hab=Any Temperate |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=Yes |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Pear]] |hab=Any Temperate |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=Yes |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Pecan]] |hab=Any Temperate |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=Yes |wt=0.600 |pref=nuts}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Persimmon]] |hab=Any Temperate |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=Yes |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Pine]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Taiga Temperate Conifer Forest Tropical Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.510|pref=cones needles}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Plum]] |hab=Any Temperate |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=Yes |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Pomegranate]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=Yes |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Pomelo]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Rambutan]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Round lime]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Rubber tree]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.490|pref=branch shedding}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Saguaro]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Desert|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.430|pref=amazing arms}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Sand pear]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Spore tree]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=raining spores}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Tea]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Tower-cap]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 1-2)|align=All|decid=No|cap=Yes|wt=0.600|pref=great size}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Tunnel tube]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.500|pref=curving trunk}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Walnut]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Willow]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Any Tropical Forest Tropical Grassland Tropical Savanna Tropical Shrubland Tropical Freshwater Swamp Tropical Saltwater Swamp Tropical Freshwater Marsh Tropical Saltwater Marsh|align=All (Wet)|decid=No|wt=0.390|pref=sad appearance fluffy catkins}}

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==Bugs==
* In fortress mode, tree fruit (and presumably, other growths) can't be harvested yet, though it's possible to eat fruit in [[adventure mode]]. See [[DF2014:Release information]].
* (0.40.2) Constructing on trees causes them to vanish. {{bug|6551}}
* (0.40.2) When a root tile is mined, the entire tree ceases to exist. {{bug|6749}}
* (0.40.2) Building something (e.g. a cage) in a tree and then chopping down the tree leaves the building floating in the air. {{bug|6949}}

{{Plants}}

[[Category:Map tiles]]
{{Category|Trees}}

Tree

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'''Trees''' are a multi-[[tile]] feature that can be found aboveground on all but the most arid or most mountainous of maps, and below ground in the [[caverns]]. What kind of trees grow in a given location depends on [[biome]], as different species prefer different conditions. For example, tropical areas often have palm trees, while colder areas feature pines. An exception are underground trees, such as [[nether-cap]]s, that will grown anywhere underground. The species of a tree in turn determines its properties, including its structure, the color and density of its wood and what kind of growths it produces. Note also that "trees" in DF covers also things that are not literally trees, such as large cacti (e.g. [[saguaro]]s) and mushrooms (e.g. all underground trees).

Trees are used as a source of [[wood]], an essential resource in the game, irreplaceable (or hard to replace) for some applications. Thus the amount of local trees greatly affects fortress development, as without a ready source of wood the player will be forced to rely on [[trade]] to get it. Tree growth density on the embark site is determined by its [[biome]], so it's displayed with the rest of the biome properties (temperature, etc.) on the "Choose Fortress Location" screen at [[embark]].

== Structure ==
Trees consist of several types of tiles - '''roots''', '''trunk''' sections, '''thick branches''', leafy '''branches''', and '''twigs''', that may be covered in a number of "growths" (leaves, needles, flowers, fruit, cones, etc.), depending on species and season. A single tree is a structure that can span multiple tiles of each type in both horizontal and vertical directions. For example, a typical deciduous tree will have a single tile-wide trunk at ground level supporting a multiple-level crown of intertwined trunk sections, branches and twigs covered with leaves. Not all species follow the same scheme, though - palms have a high, naked trunk that doesn't branch and just a tuft of leaves on top of it, and some species can have trunks that are thicker than a single tile at ground level. Trees also have an underground system of roots, but there is only one kind of root tiles and the extent of the root system doesn't seem to vary with species.

Graphically, vertical 1x1 trunk sections resemble wooden [[column]]s {{tile|O|6:0}}. The thicker trunks (2x2 and 3x3) are represented by rounded double-line structures. Above the first ground level the trunk may branch out, producing horizontal trunk sections that resemble wooden [[wall]]s {{tile|║|6:0}}. These can peter out into thick branches {{tile|│|6:0}} or end directly with leafy branches. A vertical trunk end, if not covered with a leafy branch, is represented by a cap character {{tile|⌂|6:0}}.

Root tiles ({{tile|¼|6:0}}) overlap a number of underground tiles below each tree. They can be designated for digging, but because they usually use the same brown color as the mining designation rectangle, the designation is not evident (the only exceptions are trees with white roots). Some trees can have multiple tiles of roots, others just the one;{{verify}} in either case, when a single tile of roots is dug out, the entire tree vanishes without a trace.

There are exceptions to the description above. [[Saguaro]]s don't have any leafy branches or twigs, just a trunk and thick branches. Most mushroom trees that grow in the caverns underground don't have branches - some have only a trunk and a cap
consisting of ramps that can be walked on.

Trees can be [[climb]]ed in both fortress and [[adventure mode]]. In densely wooded areas, the overlapping tree crowns can form a continuous canopy that can be traversed by walking, climbing and/or jumping. Both types of branches provide floor-like support for walking, but twigs are too frail to support the weight of a dwarf. All kinds of trunk tiles are treated as solid barriers, except trunk tips - they can be walked and jumped over.

On ground level, tree trunks are obstacles that prevent [[channel]]ing or the creation of [[wall]]s and other [[construction]]s on their tiles. This is problematic for caravan [[wagon]]s, which require a path at least three tiles wide in order to access your fortress; on heavily forested maps it may be necessary to check [[trade depot|depot]] access ({{k|D}}) every once in a while as trees continue to grow to make sure wagons can get through, and chop down ({{k|d}}-{{k|t}}) the impeding forest if they can't. Later on this can actually become a blessing, as if there is only one or a few pathways to the fortress it makes it easier to route incoming caravans down certain well-defended pathways, instead of allowing them to choose their own way across the map, where they may fall foul of ambushers or worse. It also makes building above-ground constructions more challenging, as any trees in the way must be chopped down first.

=== Growths ===
Growths are the things that grow ''on'' a tree, i.e. they are not an essential part of the tree's structure and can be shed or picked without destroying the tree. This includes leaves, needles, flowers, fruit, seed pods, catkins, cones, etc. Each tree species has at least one type of growth, the most common one unsurprisingly being leaves.

The leaves of deciduous trees change color in the autumn, fall before the winter and grow back in the spring. Fallen leaves will color the tiles beneath their trees, turning the forest floor into colorful patchwork.

Trees of fruit-producing species usually grow flowers in spring and fruit later in the year. Flowers will fall in a cloud during the transition from flowers to fruit; the cloud is shown falling, and loo[k]ing at the ground after that will show "<tree> flowers" in addition to other tile contents. Both flowers and fruit appear and fall at set times through the year, so it's possible that a young tree that has never flowered to give fruit.

Fruit can be picked from trees in Adventure mode, but Fort mode harvesting is not yet in the game. Nevertheless, you can embark with fruit or acquire it from trade and brew it at a [[still]]. Fruit do fall on the ground in fortress mode, but they cannot be collected or brewed. Cutting a tree with fruit causes the fruits to vanish.

== Chopping down trees ==
{{main|Woodcutting}}

Trees can be cut down by dwarves to produce [[wood]]. It is enough to [[designate]] only one trunk tile for cutting to chop down the whole tree it belongs to. Any trunk tile will do, even those that are above ground, or even a single tile of a multi-tile trunk. As a result, it's impossible to "prune" trees by chopping down only parts of them.

Once a woodcutter is done with the first tile, the tree instantly converts to a number of free-floating logs that fall to the ground in a direction away from the cutter. Cutting a tree from a trunk section above ground level may result in the woodcutter losing their footing and crashing to the ground (similar to having a tile deconstructed under their feet).

== Products ==
=== Wood ===
{{main|Wood}}
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One of the variation between the different tree species is in the weight and color of their wood. Weight is often a minor concern but when using wood to create objects that will be moved, such as bins or buckets, choosing lighter wood is an advantage as it will be hauled faster. Heavier wood will make wooden weapons and siege engine projectiles more effective, while lighter wooden shields reduce penalties to speed while blocking just as well as heavier shields.

Nonetheless, all trees have the same intrinsic value{{verify}} (beyond the [[preference]]s of individual dwarves), although the [[color]] of the wood may matter for aesthetic purposes.

=== Fruit ===

== Growing trees ==
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Trees grow from '''saplings''', which start growing randomly on non-occupied tiles of a suitable biome; thus chopping down a forest may create a clearing, but within a couple of years a new forest will have grown. Saplings can be killed by heavy [[traffic|foot traffic]], but not by flooding — they can survive submergence for extended periods of time and will still grow to maturity once the water level drops to 4/7{{verify}} or lower. Dead saplings will remain for some seasons, and then disappear, more quickly if heavy traffic tramples them away. Growth from a sapling to a tree takes exactly 3 years. Many underground trees are called "young <tree>" instead of sapling, but the concept is the same. Saplings will not grow to maturity if their tile contains an item or building (including stockpile designations), though removing the item may cause the tree to spontaneously grow up. Paved [[road]]s and [[farm plot]]s periodically purge all terrain features below them, preventing trees (or shrubs) from growing in unwanted areas. Trees cannot grow on stairs or ramps, making it possible to keep trees out of your plumbing by using {{K|u}}p stairs instead of {{K|d}}igging (this does not reveal the tile above). Above-ground trees will only grow in areas where there is sufficient soil 1 Z-level beneath them (currently observed to be at least one unmined tile within a two-tile radius); underground trees not only ignore this restriction for dry subterranean soil but will also grow on muddy subterranean stone. Additionally, saplings on soil cavern floors will block the construction of farm plots unless there is also a dusting or pile of mud beneath them.

Trees ''cannot'' be specifically "planted"; even if a map is stripped of all trees, new saplings will regrow, randomly and in their own time. Sadly, the [[elf|elves]] do not seem to comprehend this. It is possible to [[tree farming|farm]] trees by walling off or engineering a patch of soil and locking it away so your dwarves don't trample all over it, but it will take a long time for the farm to yield results. After you expose the [[caverns]] subterranean flora (including trees) will begin to grow on any exposed and previously bare soil within your fortress; this can be annoying when a copse of blood thorns suddenly appears in your [[sand#Glass|sand collection]] area, but allows you to easily mine out large subterranean tree farms full of colorful subterranean trees.
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== List of tree species ==

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A second trunk tile means that the trunk can branch horizontally. The first branch tile represents thick branches, the second, if present - branches covered with leaves/needles. Trees with leafy branches also have twigs.{{verify}} Mushroom caps are the same color as the trunk and consist of ramp-like and wall-like tiles.

{{multi-tile tree table head}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Abaca]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths=Leaves Flowers |decid=No |wt= |pref=leaves}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Acacia]]|hab=Tropical Dry Broadleaf Forest Tropical Grassland Tropical Savanna Tropical Shrubland|align=All (Dry)|root=|trunk={{tile|O|6:0}}{{tile|═|6:0}}|branch={{tile|─|6:0}}{{tile|¼|2:0}}|growths={{tile|`|2:0}} Leaves {{tile|U|7:0}} Flowers {{tile|%|2:0}} Pods |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=thorns}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Alder]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.410|pref=catkins autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Almond]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.410|pref=catkins autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Apple]] |hab=Any Temperate |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=Yes |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Apricot]] |hab=Any Temperate |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=Yes |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Ash (tree)|Ash]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.600|pref=flying keys autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Avocado]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Banana]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt= |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Bayberry]] |hab=Any Temperate Taiga |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=waxy berries}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Birch]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.650|pref=catkins silver bark autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Bitter orange]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Black-cap]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|cap=Yes|wt=0.650|pref=gloomy appeal}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Blood thorn]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layer 3) Subterranean Chasm|align=All|decid=No|wt=1.250|pref=sickening appearance}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Cacao tree]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.430|pref=flowers}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Candlenut]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.140|pref=nuts}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Carambola]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Cashew]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit and nuts}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Cedar]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Temperate Conifer Forest Tropical Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.570|pref=majesty}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Cherry]] |hab=Any Temperate |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=Yes |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit blossoms}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Chestnut]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.430|pref=smelly catkins spiny pods chestnuts autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Citron]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Coffee]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=yummy cherries}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Custard-apple]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Date palm]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Desert lime]] |hab=Tropical Grassland Tropical Savanna Tropical Shrubland |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Durian]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fragrant fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Feather tree]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Not Freezing|align=Good (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.100|pref=feathery leaves}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Finger lime]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Fungiwood]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 1-2)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=fine grain}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Ginkgo]] |hab=Any Temperate |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=Yes |wt=0.600 |pref=seeds}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Glumprong]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Not Freezing|align=Evil (Dry)|decid=No|wt=1.200|pref=living shadows}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Goblin-cap]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|cap=Yes|wt=0.600|pref=stunning color}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Guava]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Hazel]] |hab=Any Temperate |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=Yes |wt=0.600 |pref=nuts}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Highwood]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Not Freezing|align=Savage (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.500|pref=magnificence}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Kapok]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.260|pref=buttresses}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Kumquat]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Larch]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Taiga Temperate Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.590|pref=cones needles}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Lime]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Lychee]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Macadamia]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=nuts}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Mango tree]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.520|pref=sweet-smelling flowers}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Mahogany]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=loose inflorescences}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Maple]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Temperate Broadleaf Forest Temperate Grassland Temperate Savanna Temperate Shrubland|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.540|pref=autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Mangrove]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Mangrove Swamp|align=All (Wet)|decid=No|wt=0.830|pref=roots}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Nether-cap]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layer 3)|align=All|decid=No|cap=Yes|wt=0.550|pref=coldness to the touch (wood has [MAT_FIXED_TEMP:10000])}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Oak]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.700|pref=acorns autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Olive]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=oil-giving fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Orange]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Palm]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Tropical|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.680|pref=leaves}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Papaya]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Paradise nut]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Peach]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Pear]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Pecan]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Persimmon]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Pine]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Taiga Temperate Conifer Forest Tropical Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.510|pref=cones needles}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Plum]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Pomegranate]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Pomelo]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Rambutan]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Round lime]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Rubber tree]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.490|pref=branch shedding}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Saguaro]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Desert|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.430|pref=amazing arms}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Sand pear]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Spore tree]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=raining spores}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Tea]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Tower-cap]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 1-2)|align=All|decid=No|cap=Yes|wt=0.600|pref=great size}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Tunnel tube]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.500|pref=curving trunk}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Walnut]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Willow]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Any Tropical Forest Tropical Grassland Tropical Savanna Tropical Shrubland Tropical Freshwater Swamp Tropical Saltwater Swamp Tropical Freshwater Marsh Tropical Saltwater Marsh|align=All (Wet)|decid=No|wt=0.390|pref=sad appearance fluffy catkins}}

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==Bugs==
* In fortress mode, tree fruit (and presumably, other growths) can't be harvested yet, though it's possible to eat fruit in [[adventure mode]]. See [[DF2014:Release information]].
* (0.40.2) Constructing on trees causes them to vanish. {{bug|6551}}
* (0.40.2) When a root tile is mined, the entire tree ceases to exist. {{bug|6749}}
* (0.40.2) Building something (e.g. a cage) in a tree and then chopping down the tree leaves the building floating in the air. {{bug|6949}}

{{Plants}}

[[Category:Map tiles]]
{{Category|Trees}}

Tree

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'''Trees''' are a multi-[[tile]] feature that can be found aboveground on all but the most arid or most mountainous of maps, and below ground in the [[caverns]]. What kind of trees grow in a given location depends on [[biome]], as different species prefer different conditions. For example, tropical areas often have palm trees, while colder areas feature pines. An exception are underground trees, such as [[nether-cap]]s, that will grown anywhere underground. The species of a tree in turn determines its properties, including its structure, the color and density of its wood and what kind of growths it produces. Note also that "trees" in DF covers also things that are not literally trees, such as large cacti (e.g. [[saguaro]]s) and mushrooms (e.g. all underground trees).

Trees are used as a source of [[wood]], an essential resource in the game, irreplaceable (or hard to replace) for some applications. Thus the amount of local trees greatly affects fortress development, as without a ready source of wood the player will be forced to rely on [[trade]] to get it. Tree growth density on the embark site is determined by its [[biome]], so it's displayed with the rest of the biome properties (temperature, etc.) on the "Choose Fortress Location" screen at [[embark]].

== Structure ==
Trees consist of several types of tiles - '''roots''', '''trunk''' sections, '''thick branches''', leafy '''branches''', and '''twigs''', that may be covered in a number of "growths" (leaves, needles, flowers, fruit, cones, etc.), depending on species and season. A single tree is a structure that can span multiple tiles of each type in both horizontal and vertical directions. For example, a typical deciduous tree will have a single tile-wide trunk at ground level supporting a multiple-level crown of intertwined trunk sections, branches and twigs covered with leaves. Not all species follow the same scheme, though - palms have a high, naked trunk that doesn't branch and just a tuft of leaves on top of it, and some species can have trunks that are thicker than a single tile at ground level. Trees also have an underground system of roots, but there is only one kind of root tiles and the extent of the root system doesn't seem to vary with species.

Graphically, vertical 1x1 trunk sections resemble wooden [[column]]s {{tile|O|6:0}}. The thicker trunks (2x2 and 3x3) are represented by rounded double-line structures. Above the first ground level the trunk may branch out, producing horizontal trunk sections that resemble wooden [[wall]]s {{tile|║|6:0}}. These can peter out into thick branches {{tile|│|6:0}} or end directly with leafy branches. A vertical trunk end, if not covered with a leafy branch, is represented by a cap character {{tile|⌂|6:0}}.

Root tiles ({{tile|¼|6:0}}) overlap a number of underground tiles below each tree. They can be designated for digging, but because they usually use the same brown color as the mining designation rectangle, the designation is not evident (the only exceptions are trees with white roots). Some trees can have multiple tiles of roots, others just the one;{{verify}} in either case, when a single tile of roots is dug out, the entire tree vanishes without a trace.

There are exceptions to the description above. [[Saguaro]]s don't have any leafy branches or twigs, just a trunk and thick branches. Most mushroom trees that grow in the caverns underground don't have branches - some have only a trunk and a cap
consisting of ramps that can be walked on.

Trees can be [[climb]]ed in both fortress and [[adventure mode]]. In densely wooded areas, the overlapping tree crowns can form a continuous canopy that can be traversed by walking, climbing and/or jumping. Both types of branches provide floor-like support for walking, but twigs are too frail to support the weight of a dwarf. All kinds of trunk tiles are treated as solid barriers, except trunk tips - they can be walked and jumped over.

On ground level, tree trunks are obstacles that prevent [[channel]]ing or the creation of [[wall]]s and other [[construction]]s on their tiles. This is problematic for caravan [[wagon]]s, which require a path at least three tiles wide in order to access your fortress; on heavily forested maps it may be necessary to check [[trade depot|depot]] access ({{k|D}}) every once in a while as trees continue to grow to make sure wagons can get through, and chop down ({{k|d}}-{{k|t}}) the impeding forest if they can't. Later on this can actually become a blessing, as if there is only one or a few pathways to the fortress it makes it easier to route incoming caravans down certain well-defended pathways, instead of allowing them to choose their own way across the map, where they may fall foul of ambushers or worse. It also makes building above-ground constructions more challenging, as any trees in the way must be chopped down first.

=== Growths ===
Growths are the things that grow ''on'' a tree, i.e. they are not an essential part of the tree's structure and can be shed or picked without destroying the tree. This includes leaves, needles, flowers, fruit, seed pods, catkins, cones, etc. Each tree species has at least one type of growth, the most common one unsurprisingly being leaves.

The leaves of deciduous trees change color in the autumn, fall before the winter and grow back in the spring. Fallen leaves will color the tiles beneath their trees, turning the forest floor into colorful patchwork.

Trees of fruit-producing species usually grow flowers in spring and fruit later in the year. Flowers will fall in a cloud during the transition from flowers to fruit; the cloud is shown falling, and loo[k]ing at the ground after that will show "<tree> flowers" in addition to other tile contents. Both flowers and fruit appear and fall at set times through the year, so it's possible that a young tree that has never flowered to give fruit.

Fruit can be picked from trees in Adventure mode, but Fort mode harvesting is not yet in the game. Nevertheless, you can embark with fruit or acquire it from trade and brew it at a [[still]]. Fruit do fall on the ground in fortress mode, but they cannot be collected or brewed. Cutting a tree with fruit causes the fruits to vanish.

== Chopping down trees ==
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Trees can be cut down by dwarves to produce [[wood]]. It is enough to [[designate]] only one trunk tile for cutting to chop down the whole tree it belongs to. Any trunk tile will do, even those that are above ground, or even a single tile of a multi-tile trunk. As a result, it's impossible to "prune" trees by chopping down only parts of them.

Once a woodcutter is done with the first tile, the tree instantly converts to a number of free-floating logs that fall to the ground in a direction away from the cutter. Cutting a tree from a trunk section above ground level may result in the woodcutter losing their footing and crashing to the ground (similar to having a tile deconstructed under their feet).

== Products ==
=== Wood ===
{{main|Wood}}
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One of the variation between the different tree species is in the weight and color of their wood. Weight is often a minor concern but when using wood to create objects that will be moved, such as bins or buckets, choosing lighter wood is an advantage as it will be hauled faster. Heavier wood will make wooden weapons and siege engine projectiles more effective, while lighter wooden shields reduce penalties to speed while blocking just as well as heavier shields.

Nonetheless, all trees have the same intrinsic value{{verify}} (beyond the [[preference]]s of individual dwarves), although the [[color]] of the wood may matter for aesthetic purposes.

=== Fruit ===

== Growing trees ==
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Trees grow from '''saplings''', which start growing randomly on non-occupied tiles of a suitable biome; thus chopping down a forest may create a clearing, but within a couple of years a new forest will have grown. Saplings can be killed by heavy [[traffic|foot traffic]], but not by flooding — they can survive submergence for extended periods of time and will still grow to maturity once the water level drops to 4/7{{verify}} or lower. Dead saplings will remain for some seasons, and then disappear, more quickly if heavy traffic tramples them away. Growth from a sapling to a tree takes exactly 3 years. Many underground trees are called "young <tree>" instead of sapling, but the concept is the same. Saplings will not grow to maturity if their tile contains an item or building (including stockpile designations), though removing the item may cause the tree to spontaneously grow up. Paved [[road]]s and [[farm plot]]s periodically purge all terrain features below them, preventing trees (or shrubs) from growing in unwanted areas. Trees cannot grow on stairs or ramps, making it possible to keep trees out of your plumbing by using {{K|u}}p stairs instead of {{K|d}}igging (this does not reveal the tile above). Above-ground trees will only grow in areas where there is sufficient soil 1 Z-level beneath them (currently observed to be at least one unmined tile within a two-tile radius); underground trees not only ignore this restriction for dry subterranean soil but will also grow on muddy subterranean stone. Additionally, saplings on soil cavern floors will block the construction of farm plots unless there is also a dusting or pile of mud beneath them.

Trees ''cannot'' be specifically "planted"; even if a map is stripped of all trees, new saplings will regrow, randomly and in their own time. Sadly, the [[elf|elves]] do not seem to comprehend this. It is possible to [[tree farming|farm]] trees by walling off or engineering a patch of soil and locking it away so your dwarves don't trample all over it, but it will take a long time for the farm to yield results. After you expose the [[caverns]] subterranean flora (including trees) will begin to grow on any exposed and previously bare soil within your fortress; this can be annoying when a copse of blood thorns suddenly appears in your [[sand#Glass|sand collection]] area, but allows you to easily mine out large subterranean tree farms full of colorful subterranean trees.
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== List of tree species ==

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A second trunk tile means that the trunk can branch horizontally. The first branch tile represents thick branches, the second, if present - branches covered with leaves/needles. Trees with leafy branches also have twigs.{{verify}} Mushroom caps are the same color as the trunk and consist of ramp-like and wall-like tiles.

{{multi-tile tree table head}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Abaca]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths=Leaves Flowers |decid=No |wt= |pref=leaves}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Acacia]]|hab=Tropical Dry Broadleaf Forest Tropical Grassland Tropical Savanna Tropical Shrubland|align=All (Dry)|root=|trunk={{tile|O|6:0}}{{tile|═|6:0}}|branch={{tile|─|6:0}}{{tile|¼|2:0}}|growths={{tile|`|2:0}} Leaves {{tile|U|7:0}} Flowers {{tile|%|2:0}} Pods |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=thorns}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Alder]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.410|pref=catkins autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Almond]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.410|pref=catkins autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Apple]] |hab=Any Temperate |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=Yes |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Apricot]] |hab=Any Temperate |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=Yes |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Ash (tree)|Ash]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.600|pref=flying keys autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Avocado]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Banana]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt= |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Bayberry]] |hab=Any Temperate Taiga |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=waxy berries}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Birch]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.650|pref=catkins silver bark autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Bitter orange]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Black-cap]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|cap=Yes|wt=0.650|pref=gloomy appeal}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Blood thorn]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layer 3) Subterranean Chasm|align=All|decid=No|wt=1.250|pref=sickening appearance}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Cacao tree]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.430|pref=flowers}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Candlenut]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.140|pref=nuts}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Carambola]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Cashew]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit and nuts}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Cedar]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Temperate Conifer Forest Tropical Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.570|pref=majesty}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Cherry]] |hab=Any Temperate |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=Yes |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit blossoms}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Chestnut]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.430|pref=smelly catkins spiny pods chestnuts autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Citron]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Coffee]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=yummy cherries}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Custard-apple]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Date palm]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Desert lime]] |hab=Tropical Grassland Tropical Savanna Tropical Shrubland |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Durian]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fragrant fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Feather tree]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Not Freezing|align=Good (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.100|pref=feathery leaves}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Finger lime]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Fungiwood]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 1-2)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=fine grain}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Ginkgo]] |hab=Any Temperate |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=Yes |wt=0.600 |pref=seeds}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Glumprong]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Not Freezing|align=Evil (Dry)|decid=No|wt=1.200|pref=living shadows}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Goblin-cap]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|cap=Yes|wt=0.600|pref=stunning color}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Guava]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Hazel]] |hab=Any Temperate |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=Yes |wt=0.600 |pref=nuts}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Highwood]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Not Freezing|align=Savage (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.500|pref=magnificence}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Kapok]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.260|pref=buttresses}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Kumquat]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Larch]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Taiga Temperate Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.590|pref=cones needles}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Lime]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Lychee]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Macadamia]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Mango tree]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.520|pref=sweet-smelling flowers}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Mahogany]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=loose inflorescences}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Maple]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Temperate Broadleaf Forest Temperate Grassland Temperate Savanna Temperate Shrubland|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.540|pref=autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Mangrove]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Mangrove Swamp|align=All (Wet)|decid=No|wt=0.830|pref=roots}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Nether-cap]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layer 3)|align=All|decid=No|cap=Yes|wt=0.550|pref=coldness to the touch (wood has [MAT_FIXED_TEMP:10000])}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Oak]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.700|pref=acorns autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Olive]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Orange]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Palm]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Tropical|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.680|pref=leaves}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Papaya]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Paradise nut]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Peach]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Pear]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Pecan]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Persimmon]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Pine]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Taiga Temperate Conifer Forest Tropical Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.510|pref=cones needles}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Plum]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Pomegranate]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Pomelo]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Rambutan]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Round lime]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Rubber tree]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.490|pref=branch shedding}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Saguaro]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Desert|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.430|pref=amazing arms}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Sand pear]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Spore tree]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=raining spores}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Tea]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Tower-cap]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 1-2)|align=All|decid=No|cap=Yes|wt=0.600|pref=great size}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Tunnel tube]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.500|pref=curving trunk}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Walnut]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Willow]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Any Tropical Forest Tropical Grassland Tropical Savanna Tropical Shrubland Tropical Freshwater Swamp Tropical Saltwater Swamp Tropical Freshwater Marsh Tropical Saltwater Marsh|align=All (Wet)|decid=No|wt=0.390|pref=sad appearance fluffy catkins}}

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==Bugs==
* In fortress mode, tree fruit (and presumably, other growths) can't be harvested yet, though it's possible to eat fruit in [[adventure mode]]. See [[DF2014:Release information]].
* (0.40.2) Constructing on trees causes them to vanish. {{bug|6551}}
* (0.40.2) When a root tile is mined, the entire tree ceases to exist. {{bug|6749}}
* (0.40.2) Building something (e.g. a cage) in a tree and then chopping down the tree leaves the building floating in the air. {{bug|6949}}

{{Plants}}

[[Category:Map tiles]]
{{Category|Trees}}

Tree

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'''Trees''' are a multi-[[tile]] feature that can be found aboveground on all but the most arid or most mountainous of maps, and below ground in the [[caverns]]. What kind of trees grow in a given location depends on [[biome]], as different species prefer different conditions. For example, tropical areas often have palm trees, while colder areas feature pines. An exception are underground trees, such as [[nether-cap]]s, that will grown anywhere underground. The species of a tree in turn determines its properties, including its structure, the color and density of its wood and what kind of growths it produces. Note also that "trees" in DF covers also things that are not literally trees, such as large cacti (e.g. [[saguaro]]s) and mushrooms (e.g. all underground trees).

Trees are used as a source of [[wood]], an essential resource in the game, irreplaceable (or hard to replace) for some applications. Thus the amount of local trees greatly affects fortress development, as without a ready source of wood the player will be forced to rely on [[trade]] to get it. Tree growth density on the embark site is determined by its [[biome]], so it's displayed with the rest of the biome properties (temperature, etc.) on the "Choose Fortress Location" screen at [[embark]].

== Structure ==
Trees consist of several types of tiles - '''roots''', '''trunk''' sections, '''thick branches''', leafy '''branches''', and '''twigs''', that may be covered in a number of "growths" (leaves, needles, flowers, fruit, cones, etc.), depending on species and season. A single tree is a structure that can span multiple tiles of each type in both horizontal and vertical directions. For example, a typical deciduous tree will have a single tile-wide trunk at ground level supporting a multiple-level crown of intertwined trunk sections, branches and twigs covered with leaves. Not all species follow the same scheme, though - palms have a high, naked trunk that doesn't branch and just a tuft of leaves on top of it, and some species can have trunks that are thicker than a single tile at ground level. Trees also have an underground system of roots, but there is only one kind of root tiles and the extent of the root system doesn't seem to vary with species.

Graphically, vertical 1x1 trunk sections resemble wooden [[column]]s {{tile|O|6:0}}. The thicker trunks (2x2 and 3x3) are represented by rounded double-line structures. Above the first ground level the trunk may branch out, producing horizontal trunk sections that resemble wooden [[wall]]s {{tile|║|6:0}}. These can peter out into thick branches {{tile|│|6:0}} or end directly with leafy branches. A vertical trunk end, if not covered with a leafy branch, is represented by a cap character {{tile|⌂|6:0}}.

Root tiles ({{tile|¼|6:0}}) overlap a number of underground tiles below each tree. They can be designated for digging, but because they usually use the same brown color as the mining designation rectangle, the designation is not evident (the only exceptions are trees with white roots). Some trees can have multiple tiles of roots, others just the one;{{verify}} in either case, when a single tile of roots is dug out, the entire tree vanishes without a trace.

There are exceptions to the description above. [[Saguaro]]s don't have any leafy branches or twigs, just a trunk and thick branches. Most mushroom trees that grow in the caverns underground don't have branches - some have only a trunk and a cap
consisting of ramps that can be walked on.

Trees can be [[climb]]ed in both fortress and [[adventure mode]]. In densely wooded areas, the overlapping tree crowns can form a continuous canopy that can be traversed by walking, climbing and/or jumping. Both types of branches provide floor-like support for walking, but twigs are too frail to support the weight of a dwarf. All kinds of trunk tiles are treated as solid barriers, except trunk tips - they can be walked and jumped over.

On ground level, tree trunks are obstacles that prevent [[channel]]ing or the creation of [[wall]]s and other [[construction]]s on their tiles. This is problematic for caravan [[wagon]]s, which require a path at least three tiles wide in order to access your fortress; on heavily forested maps it may be necessary to check [[trade depot|depot]] access ({{k|D}}) every once in a while as trees continue to grow to make sure wagons can get through, and chop down ({{k|d}}-{{k|t}}) the impeding forest if they can't. Later on this can actually become a blessing, as if there is only one or a few pathways to the fortress it makes it easier to route incoming caravans down certain well-defended pathways, instead of allowing them to choose their own way across the map, where they may fall foul of ambushers or worse. It also makes building above-ground constructions more challenging, as any trees in the way must be chopped down first.

=== Growths ===
Growths are the things that grow ''on'' a tree, i.e. they are not an essential part of the tree's structure and can be shed or picked without destroying the tree. This includes leaves, needles, flowers, fruit, seed pods, catkins, cones, etc. Each tree species has at least one type of growth, the most common one unsurprisingly being leaves.

The leaves of deciduous trees change color in the autumn, fall before the winter and grow back in the spring. Fallen leaves will color the tiles beneath their trees, turning the forest floor into colorful patchwork.

Trees of fruit-producing species usually grow flowers in spring and fruit later in the year. Flowers will fall in a cloud during the transition from flowers to fruit; the cloud is shown falling, and loo[k]ing at the ground after that will show "<tree> flowers" in addition to other tile contents. Both flowers and fruit appear and fall at set times through the year, so it's possible that a young tree that has never flowered to give fruit.

Fruit can be picked from trees in Adventure mode, but Fort mode harvesting is not yet in the game. Nevertheless, you can embark with fruit or acquire it from trade and brew it at a [[still]]. Fruit do fall on the ground in fortress mode, but they cannot be collected or brewed. Cutting a tree with fruit causes the fruits to vanish.

== Chopping down trees ==
{{main|Woodcutting}}

Trees can be cut down by dwarves to produce [[wood]]. It is enough to [[designate]] only one trunk tile for cutting to chop down the whole tree it belongs to. Any trunk tile will do, even those that are above ground, or even a single tile of a multi-tile trunk. As a result, it's impossible to "prune" trees by chopping down only parts of them.

Once a woodcutter is done with the first tile, the tree instantly converts to a number of free-floating logs that fall to the ground in a direction away from the cutter. Cutting a tree from a trunk section above ground level may result in the woodcutter losing their footing and crashing to the ground (similar to having a tile deconstructed under their feet).

== Products ==
=== Wood ===
{{main|Wood}}
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One of the variation between the different tree species is in the weight and color of their wood. Weight is often a minor concern but when using wood to create objects that will be moved, such as bins or buckets, choosing lighter wood is an advantage as it will be hauled faster. Heavier wood will make wooden weapons and siege engine projectiles more effective, while lighter wooden shields reduce penalties to speed while blocking just as well as heavier shields.

Nonetheless, all trees have the same intrinsic value{{verify}} (beyond the [[preference]]s of individual dwarves), although the [[color]] of the wood may matter for aesthetic purposes.

=== Fruit ===

== Growing trees ==
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Trees grow from '''saplings''', which start growing randomly on non-occupied tiles of a suitable biome; thus chopping down a forest may create a clearing, but within a couple of years a new forest will have grown. Saplings can be killed by heavy [[traffic|foot traffic]], but not by flooding — they can survive submergence for extended periods of time and will still grow to maturity once the water level drops to 4/7{{verify}} or lower. Dead saplings will remain for some seasons, and then disappear, more quickly if heavy traffic tramples them away. Growth from a sapling to a tree takes exactly 3 years. Many underground trees are called "young <tree>" instead of sapling, but the concept is the same. Saplings will not grow to maturity if their tile contains an item or building (including stockpile designations), though removing the item may cause the tree to spontaneously grow up. Paved [[road]]s and [[farm plot]]s periodically purge all terrain features below them, preventing trees (or shrubs) from growing in unwanted areas. Trees cannot grow on stairs or ramps, making it possible to keep trees out of your plumbing by using {{K|u}}p stairs instead of {{K|d}}igging (this does not reveal the tile above). Above-ground trees will only grow in areas where there is sufficient soil 1 Z-level beneath them (currently observed to be at least one unmined tile within a two-tile radius); underground trees not only ignore this restriction for dry subterranean soil but will also grow on muddy subterranean stone. Additionally, saplings on soil cavern floors will block the construction of farm plots unless there is also a dusting or pile of mud beneath them.

Trees ''cannot'' be specifically "planted"; even if a map is stripped of all trees, new saplings will regrow, randomly and in their own time. Sadly, the [[elf|elves]] do not seem to comprehend this. It is possible to [[tree farming|farm]] trees by walling off or engineering a patch of soil and locking it away so your dwarves don't trample all over it, but it will take a long time for the farm to yield results. After you expose the [[caverns]] subterranean flora (including trees) will begin to grow on any exposed and previously bare soil within your fortress; this can be annoying when a copse of blood thorns suddenly appears in your [[sand#Glass|sand collection]] area, but allows you to easily mine out large subterranean tree farms full of colorful subterranean trees.
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== List of tree species ==

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A second trunk tile means that the trunk can branch horizontally. The first branch tile represents thick branches, the second, if present - branches covered with leaves/needles. Trees with leafy branches also have twigs.{{verify}} Mushroom caps are the same color as the trunk and consist of ramp-like and wall-like tiles.

{{multi-tile tree table head}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Abaca]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths=Leaves Flowers |decid=No |wt= |pref=leaves}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Acacia]]|hab=Tropical Dry Broadleaf Forest Tropical Grassland Tropical Savanna Tropical Shrubland|align=All (Dry)|root=|trunk={{tile|O|6:0}}{{tile|═|6:0}}|branch={{tile|─|6:0}}{{tile|¼|2:0}}|growths={{tile|`|2:0}} Leaves {{tile|U|7:0}} Flowers {{tile|%|2:0}} Pods |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=thorns}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Alder]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.410|pref=catkins autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Almond]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.410|pref=catkins autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Apple]] |hab=Any Temperate |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=Yes |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Apricot]] |hab=Any Temperate |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=Yes |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Ash (tree)|Ash]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.600|pref=flying keys autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Avocado]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Banana]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt= |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Bayberry]] |hab=Any Temperate Taiga |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=waxy berries}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Birch]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.650|pref=catkins silver bark autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Bitter orange]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Black-cap]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|cap=Yes|wt=0.650|pref=gloomy appeal}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Blood thorn]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layer 3) Subterranean Chasm|align=All|decid=No|wt=1.250|pref=sickening appearance}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Cacao tree]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.430|pref=flowers}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Candlenut]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.140|pref=nuts}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Carambola]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Cashew]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit and nuts}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Cedar]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Temperate Conifer Forest Tropical Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.570|pref=majesty}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Cherry]] |hab=Any Temperate |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=Yes |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit blossoms}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Chestnut]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.430|pref=smelly catkins spiny pods chestnuts autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Citron]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Coffee]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=yummy cherries}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Custard-apple]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Date palm]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Desert lime]] |hab=Tropical Grassland Tropical Savanna Tropical Shrubland |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Durian]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fragrant fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Feather tree]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Not Freezing|align=Good (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.100|pref=feathery leaves}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Finger lime]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Fungiwood]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 1-2)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=fine grain}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Ginkgo]] |hab=Any Temperate |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=Yes |wt=0.600 |pref=seeds}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Glumprong]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Not Freezing|align=Evil (Dry)|decid=No|wt=1.200|pref=living shadows}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Goblin-cap]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|cap=Yes|wt=0.600|pref=stunning color}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Guava]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Hazel]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Highwood]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Not Freezing|align=Savage (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.500|pref=magnificence}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Kapok]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.260|pref=buttresses}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Kumquat]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Larch]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Taiga Temperate Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.590|pref=cones needles}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Lime]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Lychee]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Macadamia]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Mango tree]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.520|pref=sweet-smelling flowers}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Mahogany]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=loose inflorescences}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Maple]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Temperate Broadleaf Forest Temperate Grassland Temperate Savanna Temperate Shrubland|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.540|pref=autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Mangrove]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Mangrove Swamp|align=All (Wet)|decid=No|wt=0.830|pref=roots}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Nether-cap]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layer 3)|align=All|decid=No|cap=Yes|wt=0.550|pref=coldness to the touch (wood has [MAT_FIXED_TEMP:10000])}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Oak]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.700|pref=acorns autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Olive]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Orange]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Palm]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Tropical|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.680|pref=leaves}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Papaya]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Paradise nut]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Peach]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Pear]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Pecan]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Persimmon]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Pine]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Taiga Temperate Conifer Forest Tropical Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.510|pref=cones needles}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Plum]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Pomegranate]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Pomelo]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Rambutan]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Round lime]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Rubber tree]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.490|pref=branch shedding}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Saguaro]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Desert|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.430|pref=amazing arms}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Sand pear]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Spore tree]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=raining spores}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Tea]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Tower-cap]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 1-2)|align=All|decid=No|cap=Yes|wt=0.600|pref=great size}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Tunnel tube]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.500|pref=curving trunk}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Walnut]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Willow]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Any Tropical Forest Tropical Grassland Tropical Savanna Tropical Shrubland Tropical Freshwater Swamp Tropical Saltwater Swamp Tropical Freshwater Marsh Tropical Saltwater Marsh|align=All (Wet)|decid=No|wt=0.390|pref=sad appearance fluffy catkins}}

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==Bugs==
* In fortress mode, tree fruit (and presumably, other growths) can't be harvested yet, though it's possible to eat fruit in [[adventure mode]]. See [[DF2014:Release information]].
* (0.40.2) Constructing on trees causes them to vanish. {{bug|6551}}
* (0.40.2) When a root tile is mined, the entire tree ceases to exist. {{bug|6749}}
* (0.40.2) Building something (e.g. a cage) in a tree and then chopping down the tree leaves the building floating in the air. {{bug|6949}}

{{Plants}}

[[Category:Map tiles]]
{{Category|Trees}}

Tree

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'''Trees''' are a multi-[[tile]] feature that can be found aboveground on all but the most arid or most mountainous of maps, and below ground in the [[caverns]]. What kind of trees grow in a given location depends on [[biome]], as different species prefer different conditions. For example, tropical areas often have palm trees, while colder areas feature pines. An exception are underground trees, such as [[nether-cap]]s, that will grown anywhere underground. The species of a tree in turn determines its properties, including its structure, the color and density of its wood and what kind of growths it produces. Note also that "trees" in DF covers also things that are not literally trees, such as large cacti (e.g. [[saguaro]]s) and mushrooms (e.g. all underground trees).

Trees are used as a source of [[wood]], an essential resource in the game, irreplaceable (or hard to replace) for some applications. Thus the amount of local trees greatly affects fortress development, as without a ready source of wood the player will be forced to rely on [[trade]] to get it. Tree growth density on the embark site is determined by its [[biome]], so it's displayed with the rest of the biome properties (temperature, etc.) on the "Choose Fortress Location" screen at [[embark]].

== Structure ==
Trees consist of several types of tiles - '''roots''', '''trunk''' sections, '''thick branches''', leafy '''branches''', and '''twigs''', that may be covered in a number of "growths" (leaves, needles, flowers, fruit, cones, etc.), depending on species and season. A single tree is a structure that can span multiple tiles of each type in both horizontal and vertical directions. For example, a typical deciduous tree will have a single tile-wide trunk at ground level supporting a multiple-level crown of intertwined trunk sections, branches and twigs covered with leaves. Not all species follow the same scheme, though - palms have a high, naked trunk that doesn't branch and just a tuft of leaves on top of it, and some species can have trunks that are thicker than a single tile at ground level. Trees also have an underground system of roots, but there is only one kind of root tiles and the extent of the root system doesn't seem to vary with species.

Graphically, vertical 1x1 trunk sections resemble wooden [[column]]s {{tile|O|6:0}}. The thicker trunks (2x2 and 3x3) are represented by rounded double-line structures. Above the first ground level the trunk may branch out, producing horizontal trunk sections that resemble wooden [[wall]]s {{tile|║|6:0}}. These can peter out into thick branches {{tile|│|6:0}} or end directly with leafy branches. A vertical trunk end, if not covered with a leafy branch, is represented by a cap character {{tile|⌂|6:0}}.

Root tiles ({{tile|¼|6:0}}) overlap a number of underground tiles below each tree. They can be designated for digging, but because they usually use the same brown color as the mining designation rectangle, the designation is not evident (the only exceptions are trees with white roots). Some trees can have multiple tiles of roots, others just the one;{{verify}} in either case, when a single tile of roots is dug out, the entire tree vanishes without a trace.

There are exceptions to the description above. [[Saguaro]]s don't have any leafy branches or twigs, just a trunk and thick branches. Most mushroom trees that grow in the caverns underground don't have branches - some have only a trunk and a cap
consisting of ramps that can be walked on.

Trees can be [[climb]]ed in both fortress and [[adventure mode]]. In densely wooded areas, the overlapping tree crowns can form a continuous canopy that can be traversed by walking, climbing and/or jumping. Both types of branches provide floor-like support for walking, but twigs are too frail to support the weight of a dwarf. All kinds of trunk tiles are treated as solid barriers, except trunk tips - they can be walked and jumped over.

On ground level, tree trunks are obstacles that prevent [[channel]]ing or the creation of [[wall]]s and other [[construction]]s on their tiles. This is problematic for caravan [[wagon]]s, which require a path at least three tiles wide in order to access your fortress; on heavily forested maps it may be necessary to check [[trade depot|depot]] access ({{k|D}}) every once in a while as trees continue to grow to make sure wagons can get through, and chop down ({{k|d}}-{{k|t}}) the impeding forest if they can't. Later on this can actually become a blessing, as if there is only one or a few pathways to the fortress it makes it easier to route incoming caravans down certain well-defended pathways, instead of allowing them to choose their own way across the map, where they may fall foul of ambushers or worse. It also makes building above-ground constructions more challenging, as any trees in the way must be chopped down first.

=== Growths ===
Growths are the things that grow ''on'' a tree, i.e. they are not an essential part of the tree's structure and can be shed or picked without destroying the tree. This includes leaves, needles, flowers, fruit, seed pods, catkins, cones, etc. Each tree species has at least one type of growth, the most common one unsurprisingly being leaves.

The leaves of deciduous trees change color in the autumn, fall before the winter and grow back in the spring. Fallen leaves will color the tiles beneath their trees, turning the forest floor into colorful patchwork.

Trees of fruit-producing species usually grow flowers in spring and fruit later in the year. Flowers will fall in a cloud during the transition from flowers to fruit; the cloud is shown falling, and loo[k]ing at the ground after that will show "<tree> flowers" in addition to other tile contents. Both flowers and fruit appear and fall at set times through the year, so it's possible that a young tree that has never flowered to give fruit.

Fruit can be picked from trees in Adventure mode, but Fort mode harvesting is not yet in the game. Nevertheless, you can embark with fruit or acquire it from trade and brew it at a [[still]]. Fruit do fall on the ground in fortress mode, but they cannot be collected or brewed. Cutting a tree with fruit causes the fruits to vanish.

== Chopping down trees ==
{{main|Woodcutting}}

Trees can be cut down by dwarves to produce [[wood]]. It is enough to [[designate]] only one trunk tile for cutting to chop down the whole tree it belongs to. Any trunk tile will do, even those that are above ground, or even a single tile of a multi-tile trunk. As a result, it's impossible to "prune" trees by chopping down only parts of them.

Once a woodcutter is done with the first tile, the tree instantly converts to a number of free-floating logs that fall to the ground in a direction away from the cutter. Cutting a tree from a trunk section above ground level may result in the woodcutter losing their footing and crashing to the ground (similar to having a tile deconstructed under their feet).

== Products ==
=== Wood ===
{{main|Wood}}
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One of the variation between the different tree species is in the weight and color of their wood. Weight is often a minor concern but when using wood to create objects that will be moved, such as bins or buckets, choosing lighter wood is an advantage as it will be hauled faster. Heavier wood will make wooden weapons and siege engine projectiles more effective, while lighter wooden shields reduce penalties to speed while blocking just as well as heavier shields.

Nonetheless, all trees have the same intrinsic value{{verify}} (beyond the [[preference]]s of individual dwarves), although the [[color]] of the wood may matter for aesthetic purposes.

=== Fruit ===

== Growing trees ==
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Trees grow from '''saplings''', which start growing randomly on non-occupied tiles of a suitable biome; thus chopping down a forest may create a clearing, but within a couple of years a new forest will have grown. Saplings can be killed by heavy [[traffic|foot traffic]], but not by flooding — they can survive submergence for extended periods of time and will still grow to maturity once the water level drops to 4/7{{verify}} or lower. Dead saplings will remain for some seasons, and then disappear, more quickly if heavy traffic tramples them away. Growth from a sapling to a tree takes exactly 3 years. Many underground trees are called "young <tree>" instead of sapling, but the concept is the same. Saplings will not grow to maturity if their tile contains an item or building (including stockpile designations), though removing the item may cause the tree to spontaneously grow up. Paved [[road]]s and [[farm plot]]s periodically purge all terrain features below them, preventing trees (or shrubs) from growing in unwanted areas. Trees cannot grow on stairs or ramps, making it possible to keep trees out of your plumbing by using {{K|u}}p stairs instead of {{K|d}}igging (this does not reveal the tile above). Above-ground trees will only grow in areas where there is sufficient soil 1 Z-level beneath them (currently observed to be at least one unmined tile within a two-tile radius); underground trees not only ignore this restriction for dry subterranean soil but will also grow on muddy subterranean stone. Additionally, saplings on soil cavern floors will block the construction of farm plots unless there is also a dusting or pile of mud beneath them.

Trees ''cannot'' be specifically "planted"; even if a map is stripped of all trees, new saplings will regrow, randomly and in their own time. Sadly, the [[elf|elves]] do not seem to comprehend this. It is possible to [[tree farming|farm]] trees by walling off or engineering a patch of soil and locking it away so your dwarves don't trample all over it, but it will take a long time for the farm to yield results. After you expose the [[caverns]] subterranean flora (including trees) will begin to grow on any exposed and previously bare soil within your fortress; this can be annoying when a copse of blood thorns suddenly appears in your [[sand#Glass|sand collection]] area, but allows you to easily mine out large subterranean tree farms full of colorful subterranean trees.
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== List of tree species ==

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A second trunk tile means that the trunk can branch horizontally. The first branch tile represents thick branches, the second, if present - branches covered with leaves/needles. Trees with leafy branches also have twigs.{{verify}} Mushroom caps are the same color as the trunk and consist of ramp-like and wall-like tiles.

{{multi-tile tree table head}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Abaca]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths=Leaves Flowers |decid=No |wt= |pref=leaves}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Acacia]]|hab=Tropical Dry Broadleaf Forest Tropical Grassland Tropical Savanna Tropical Shrubland|align=All (Dry)|root=|trunk={{tile|O|6:0}}{{tile|═|6:0}}|branch={{tile|─|6:0}}{{tile|¼|2:0}}|growths={{tile|`|2:0}} Leaves {{tile|U|7:0}} Flowers {{tile|%|2:0}} Pods |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=thorns}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Alder]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.410|pref=catkins autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Almond]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.410|pref=catkins autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Apple]] |hab=Any Temperate |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=Yes |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Apricot]] |hab=Any Temperate |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=Yes |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Ash (tree)|Ash]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.600|pref=flying keys autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Avocado]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Banana]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt= |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Bayberry]] |hab=Any Temperate Taiga |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=waxy berries}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Birch]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.650|pref=catkins silver bark autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Bitter orange]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Black-cap]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|cap=Yes|wt=0.650|pref=gloomy appeal}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Blood thorn]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layer 3) Subterranean Chasm|align=All|decid=No|wt=1.250|pref=sickening appearance}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Cacao tree]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.430|pref=flowers}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Candlenut]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.140|pref=nuts}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Carambola]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Cashew]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit and nuts}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Cedar]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Temperate Conifer Forest Tropical Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.570|pref=majesty}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Cherry]] |hab=Any Temperate |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=Yes |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit blossoms}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Chestnut]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.430|pref=smelly catkins spiny pods chestnuts autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Citron]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Coffee]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=yummy cherries}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Custard-apple]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Date palm]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Desert lime]] |hab=Tropical Grassland Tropical Savanna Tropical Shrubland |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Durian]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fragrant fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Feather tree]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Not Freezing|align=Good (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.100|pref=feathery leaves}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Finger lime]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Fungiwood]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 1-2)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=fine grain}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Ginkgo]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Glumprong]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Not Freezing|align=Evil (Dry)|decid=No|wt=1.200|pref=living shadows}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Goblin-cap]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|cap=Yes|wt=0.600|pref=stunning color}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Guava]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Hazel]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Highwood]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Not Freezing|align=Savage (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.500|pref=magnificence}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Kapok]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.260|pref=buttresses}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Kumquat]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Larch]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Taiga Temperate Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.590|pref=cones needles}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Lime]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Lychee]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Macadamia]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Mango tree]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.520|pref=sweet-smelling flowers}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Mahogany]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=loose inflorescences}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Maple]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Temperate Broadleaf Forest Temperate Grassland Temperate Savanna Temperate Shrubland|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.540|pref=autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Mangrove]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Mangrove Swamp|align=All (Wet)|decid=No|wt=0.830|pref=roots}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Nether-cap]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layer 3)|align=All|decid=No|cap=Yes|wt=0.550|pref=coldness to the touch (wood has [MAT_FIXED_TEMP:10000])}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Oak]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.700|pref=acorns autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Olive]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Orange]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Palm]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Tropical|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.680|pref=leaves}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Papaya]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Paradise nut]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Peach]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Pear]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Pecan]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Persimmon]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Pine]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Taiga Temperate Conifer Forest Tropical Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.510|pref=cones needles}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Plum]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Pomegranate]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Pomelo]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Rambutan]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Round lime]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Rubber tree]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.490|pref=branch shedding}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Saguaro]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Desert|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.430|pref=amazing arms}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Sand pear]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Spore tree]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=raining spores}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Tea]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Tower-cap]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 1-2)|align=All|decid=No|cap=Yes|wt=0.600|pref=great size}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Tunnel tube]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.500|pref=curving trunk}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Walnut]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Willow]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Any Tropical Forest Tropical Grassland Tropical Savanna Tropical Shrubland Tropical Freshwater Swamp Tropical Saltwater Swamp Tropical Freshwater Marsh Tropical Saltwater Marsh|align=All (Wet)|decid=No|wt=0.390|pref=sad appearance fluffy catkins}}

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==Bugs==
* In fortress mode, tree fruit (and presumably, other growths) can't be harvested yet, though it's possible to eat fruit in [[adventure mode]]. See [[DF2014:Release information]].
* (0.40.2) Constructing on trees causes them to vanish. {{bug|6551}}
* (0.40.2) When a root tile is mined, the entire tree ceases to exist. {{bug|6749}}
* (0.40.2) Building something (e.g. a cage) in a tree and then chopping down the tree leaves the building floating in the air. {{bug|6949}}

{{Plants}}

[[Category:Map tiles]]
{{Category|Trees}}

Tree

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Amena Ralikema: /* List of tree species */

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'''Trees''' are a multi-[[tile]] feature that can be found aboveground on all but the most arid or most mountainous of maps, and below ground in the [[caverns]]. What kind of trees grow in a given location depends on [[biome]], as different species prefer different conditions. For example, tropical areas often have palm trees, while colder areas feature pines. An exception are underground trees, such as [[nether-cap]]s, that will grown anywhere underground. The species of a tree in turn determines its properties, including its structure, the color and density of its wood and what kind of growths it produces. Note also that "trees" in DF covers also things that are not literally trees, such as large cacti (e.g. [[saguaro]]s) and mushrooms (e.g. all underground trees).

Trees are used as a source of [[wood]], an essential resource in the game, irreplaceable (or hard to replace) for some applications. Thus the amount of local trees greatly affects fortress development, as without a ready source of wood the player will be forced to rely on [[trade]] to get it. Tree growth density on the embark site is determined by its [[biome]], so it's displayed with the rest of the biome properties (temperature, etc.) on the "Choose Fortress Location" screen at [[embark]].

== Structure ==
Trees consist of several types of tiles - '''roots''', '''trunk''' sections, '''thick branches''', leafy '''branches''', and '''twigs''', that may be covered in a number of "growths" (leaves, needles, flowers, fruit, cones, etc.), depending on species and season. A single tree is a structure that can span multiple tiles of each type in both horizontal and vertical directions. For example, a typical deciduous tree will have a single tile-wide trunk at ground level supporting a multiple-level crown of intertwined trunk sections, branches and twigs covered with leaves. Not all species follow the same scheme, though - palms have a high, naked trunk that doesn't branch and just a tuft of leaves on top of it, and some species can have trunks that are thicker than a single tile at ground level. Trees also have an underground system of roots, but there is only one kind of root tiles and the extent of the root system doesn't seem to vary with species.

Graphically, vertical 1x1 trunk sections resemble wooden [[column]]s {{tile|O|6:0}}. The thicker trunks (2x2 and 3x3) are represented by rounded double-line structures. Above the first ground level the trunk may branch out, producing horizontal trunk sections that resemble wooden [[wall]]s {{tile|║|6:0}}. These can peter out into thick branches {{tile|│|6:0}} or end directly with leafy branches. A vertical trunk end, if not covered with a leafy branch, is represented by a cap character {{tile|⌂|6:0}}.

Root tiles ({{tile|¼|6:0}}) overlap a number of underground tiles below each tree. They can be designated for digging, but because they usually use the same brown color as the mining designation rectangle, the designation is not evident (the only exceptions are trees with white roots). Some trees can have multiple tiles of roots, others just the one;{{verify}} in either case, when a single tile of roots is dug out, the entire tree vanishes without a trace.

There are exceptions to the description above. [[Saguaro]]s don't have any leafy branches or twigs, just a trunk and thick branches. Most mushroom trees that grow in the caverns underground don't have branches - some have only a trunk and a cap
consisting of ramps that can be walked on.

Trees can be [[climb]]ed in both fortress and [[adventure mode]]. In densely wooded areas, the overlapping tree crowns can form a continuous canopy that can be traversed by walking, climbing and/or jumping. Both types of branches provide floor-like support for walking, but twigs are too frail to support the weight of a dwarf. All kinds of trunk tiles are treated as solid barriers, except trunk tips - they can be walked and jumped over.

On ground level, tree trunks are obstacles that prevent [[channel]]ing or the creation of [[wall]]s and other [[construction]]s on their tiles. This is problematic for caravan [[wagon]]s, which require a path at least three tiles wide in order to access your fortress; on heavily forested maps it may be necessary to check [[trade depot|depot]] access ({{k|D}}) every once in a while as trees continue to grow to make sure wagons can get through, and chop down ({{k|d}}-{{k|t}}) the impeding forest if they can't. Later on this can actually become a blessing, as if there is only one or a few pathways to the fortress it makes it easier to route incoming caravans down certain well-defended pathways, instead of allowing them to choose their own way across the map, where they may fall foul of ambushers or worse. It also makes building above-ground constructions more challenging, as any trees in the way must be chopped down first.

=== Growths ===
Growths are the things that grow ''on'' a tree, i.e. they are not an essential part of the tree's structure and can be shed or picked without destroying the tree. This includes leaves, needles, flowers, fruit, seed pods, catkins, cones, etc. Each tree species has at least one type of growth, the most common one unsurprisingly being leaves.

The leaves of deciduous trees change color in the autumn, fall before the winter and grow back in the spring. Fallen leaves will color the tiles beneath their trees, turning the forest floor into colorful patchwork.

Trees of fruit-producing species usually grow flowers in spring and fruit later in the year. Flowers will fall in a cloud during the transition from flowers to fruit; the cloud is shown falling, and loo[k]ing at the ground after that will show "<tree> flowers" in addition to other tile contents. Both flowers and fruit appear and fall at set times through the year, so it's possible that a young tree that has never flowered to give fruit.

Fruit can be picked from trees in Adventure mode, but Fort mode harvesting is not yet in the game. Nevertheless, you can embark with fruit or acquire it from trade and brew it at a [[still]]. Fruit do fall on the ground in fortress mode, but they cannot be collected or brewed. Cutting a tree with fruit causes the fruits to vanish.

== Chopping down trees ==
{{main|Woodcutting}}

Trees can be cut down by dwarves to produce [[wood]]. It is enough to [[designate]] only one trunk tile for cutting to chop down the whole tree it belongs to. Any trunk tile will do, even those that are above ground, or even a single tile of a multi-tile trunk. As a result, it's impossible to "prune" trees by chopping down only parts of them.

Once a woodcutter is done with the first tile, the tree instantly converts to a number of free-floating logs that fall to the ground in a direction away from the cutter. Cutting a tree from a trunk section above ground level may result in the woodcutter losing their footing and crashing to the ground (similar to having a tile deconstructed under their feet).

== Products ==
=== Wood ===
{{main|Wood}}
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One of the variation between the different tree species is in the weight and color of their wood. Weight is often a minor concern but when using wood to create objects that will be moved, such as bins or buckets, choosing lighter wood is an advantage as it will be hauled faster. Heavier wood will make wooden weapons and siege engine projectiles more effective, while lighter wooden shields reduce penalties to speed while blocking just as well as heavier shields.

Nonetheless, all trees have the same intrinsic value{{verify}} (beyond the [[preference]]s of individual dwarves), although the [[color]] of the wood may matter for aesthetic purposes.

=== Fruit ===

== Growing trees ==
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Trees grow from '''saplings''', which start growing randomly on non-occupied tiles of a suitable biome; thus chopping down a forest may create a clearing, but within a couple of years a new forest will have grown. Saplings can be killed by heavy [[traffic|foot traffic]], but not by flooding — they can survive submergence for extended periods of time and will still grow to maturity once the water level drops to 4/7{{verify}} or lower. Dead saplings will remain for some seasons, and then disappear, more quickly if heavy traffic tramples them away. Growth from a sapling to a tree takes exactly 3 years. Many underground trees are called "young <tree>" instead of sapling, but the concept is the same. Saplings will not grow to maturity if their tile contains an item or building (including stockpile designations), though removing the item may cause the tree to spontaneously grow up. Paved [[road]]s and [[farm plot]]s periodically purge all terrain features below them, preventing trees (or shrubs) from growing in unwanted areas. Trees cannot grow on stairs or ramps, making it possible to keep trees out of your plumbing by using {{K|u}}p stairs instead of {{K|d}}igging (this does not reveal the tile above). Above-ground trees will only grow in areas where there is sufficient soil 1 Z-level beneath them (currently observed to be at least one unmined tile within a two-tile radius); underground trees not only ignore this restriction for dry subterranean soil but will also grow on muddy subterranean stone. Additionally, saplings on soil cavern floors will block the construction of farm plots unless there is also a dusting or pile of mud beneath them.

Trees ''cannot'' be specifically "planted"; even if a map is stripped of all trees, new saplings will regrow, randomly and in their own time. Sadly, the [[elf|elves]] do not seem to comprehend this. It is possible to [[tree farming|farm]] trees by walling off or engineering a patch of soil and locking it away so your dwarves don't trample all over it, but it will take a long time for the farm to yield results. After you expose the [[caverns]] subterranean flora (including trees) will begin to grow on any exposed and previously bare soil within your fortress; this can be annoying when a copse of blood thorns suddenly appears in your [[sand#Glass|sand collection]] area, but allows you to easily mine out large subterranean tree farms full of colorful subterranean trees.
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== List of tree species ==

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A second trunk tile means that the trunk can branch horizontally. The first branch tile represents thick branches, the second, if present - branches covered with leaves/needles. Trees with leafy branches also have twigs.{{verify}} Mushroom caps are the same color as the trunk and consist of ramp-like and wall-like tiles.

{{multi-tile tree table head}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Abaca]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths=Leaves Flowers |decid=No |wt= |pref=leaves}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Acacia]]|hab=Tropical Dry Broadleaf Forest Tropical Grassland Tropical Savanna Tropical Shrubland|align=All (Dry)|root=|trunk={{tile|O|6:0}}{{tile|═|6:0}}|branch={{tile|─|6:0}}{{tile|¼|2:0}}|growths={{tile|`|2:0}} Leaves {{tile|U|7:0}} Flowers {{tile|%|2:0}} Pods |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=thorns}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Alder]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.410|pref=catkins autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Almond]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.410|pref=catkins autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Apple]] |hab=Any Temperate |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=Yes |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Apricot]] |hab=Any Temperate |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=Yes |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Ash (tree)|Ash]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.600|pref=flying keys autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Avocado]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Banana]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt= |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Bayberry]] |hab=Any Temperate Taiga |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=waxy berries}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Birch]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.650|pref=catkins silver bark autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Bitter orange]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Black-cap]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|cap=Yes|wt=0.650|pref=gloomy appeal}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Blood thorn]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layer 3) Subterranean Chasm|align=All|decid=No|wt=1.250|pref=sickening appearance}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Cacao tree]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.430|pref=flowers}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Candlenut]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.140|pref=nuts}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Carambola]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Cashew]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit and nuts}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Cedar]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Temperate Conifer Forest Tropical Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.570|pref=majesty}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Cherry]] |hab=Any Temperate |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=Yes |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit blossoms}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Chestnut]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.430|pref=smelly catkins spiny pods chestnuts autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Citron]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Coffee]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=yummy cherries}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Custard-apple]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Date palm]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Desert lime]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Durian]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Feather tree]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Not Freezing|align=Good (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.100|pref=feathery leaves}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Finger lime]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Fungiwood]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 1-2)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=fine grain}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Ginkgo]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Glumprong]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Not Freezing|align=Evil (Dry)|decid=No|wt=1.200|pref=living shadows}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Goblin-cap]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|cap=Yes|wt=0.600|pref=stunning color}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Guava]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Hazel]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Highwood]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Not Freezing|align=Savage (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.500|pref=magnificence}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Kapok]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.260|pref=buttresses}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Kumquat]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Larch]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Taiga Temperate Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.590|pref=cones needles}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Lime]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Lychee]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Macadamia]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Mango tree]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.520|pref=sweet-smelling flowers}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Mahogany]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=loose inflorescences}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Maple]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Temperate Broadleaf Forest Temperate Grassland Temperate Savanna Temperate Shrubland|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.540|pref=autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Mangrove]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Mangrove Swamp|align=All (Wet)|decid=No|wt=0.830|pref=roots}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Nether-cap]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layer 3)|align=All|decid=No|cap=Yes|wt=0.550|pref=coldness to the touch (wood has [MAT_FIXED_TEMP:10000])}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Oak]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.700|pref=acorns autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Olive]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Orange]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Palm]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Tropical|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.680|pref=leaves}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Papaya]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Paradise nut]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Peach]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Pear]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Pecan]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Persimmon]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Pine]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Taiga Temperate Conifer Forest Tropical Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.510|pref=cones needles}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Plum]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Pomegranate]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Pomelo]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Rambutan]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Round lime]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Rubber tree]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.490|pref=branch shedding}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Saguaro]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Desert|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.430|pref=amazing arms}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Sand pear]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Spore tree]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=raining spores}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Tea]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Tower-cap]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 1-2)|align=All|decid=No|cap=Yes|wt=0.600|pref=great size}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Tunnel tube]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.500|pref=curving trunk}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Walnut]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Willow]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Any Tropical Forest Tropical Grassland Tropical Savanna Tropical Shrubland Tropical Freshwater Swamp Tropical Saltwater Swamp Tropical Freshwater Marsh Tropical Saltwater Marsh|align=All (Wet)|decid=No|wt=0.390|pref=sad appearance fluffy catkins}}

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==Bugs==
* In fortress mode, tree fruit (and presumably, other growths) can't be harvested yet, though it's possible to eat fruit in [[adventure mode]]. See [[DF2014:Release information]].
* (0.40.2) Constructing on trees causes them to vanish. {{bug|6551}}
* (0.40.2) When a root tile is mined, the entire tree ceases to exist. {{bug|6749}}
* (0.40.2) Building something (e.g. a cage) in a tree and then chopping down the tree leaves the building floating in the air. {{bug|6949}}

{{Plants}}

[[Category:Map tiles]]
{{Category|Trees}}

Tree

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Amena Ralikema: /* List of tree species */

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'''Trees''' are a multi-[[tile]] feature that can be found aboveground on all but the most arid or most mountainous of maps, and below ground in the [[caverns]]. What kind of trees grow in a given location depends on [[biome]], as different species prefer different conditions. For example, tropical areas often have palm trees, while colder areas feature pines. An exception are underground trees, such as [[nether-cap]]s, that will grown anywhere underground. The species of a tree in turn determines its properties, including its structure, the color and density of its wood and what kind of growths it produces. Note also that "trees" in DF covers also things that are not literally trees, such as large cacti (e.g. [[saguaro]]s) and mushrooms (e.g. all underground trees).

Trees are used as a source of [[wood]], an essential resource in the game, irreplaceable (or hard to replace) for some applications. Thus the amount of local trees greatly affects fortress development, as without a ready source of wood the player will be forced to rely on [[trade]] to get it. Tree growth density on the embark site is determined by its [[biome]], so it's displayed with the rest of the biome properties (temperature, etc.) on the "Choose Fortress Location" screen at [[embark]].

== Structure ==
Trees consist of several types of tiles - '''roots''', '''trunk''' sections, '''thick branches''', leafy '''branches''', and '''twigs''', that may be covered in a number of "growths" (leaves, needles, flowers, fruit, cones, etc.), depending on species and season. A single tree is a structure that can span multiple tiles of each type in both horizontal and vertical directions. For example, a typical deciduous tree will have a single tile-wide trunk at ground level supporting a multiple-level crown of intertwined trunk sections, branches and twigs covered with leaves. Not all species follow the same scheme, though - palms have a high, naked trunk that doesn't branch and just a tuft of leaves on top of it, and some species can have trunks that are thicker than a single tile at ground level. Trees also have an underground system of roots, but there is only one kind of root tiles and the extent of the root system doesn't seem to vary with species.

Graphically, vertical 1x1 trunk sections resemble wooden [[column]]s {{tile|O|6:0}}. The thicker trunks (2x2 and 3x3) are represented by rounded double-line structures. Above the first ground level the trunk may branch out, producing horizontal trunk sections that resemble wooden [[wall]]s {{tile|║|6:0}}. These can peter out into thick branches {{tile|│|6:0}} or end directly with leafy branches. A vertical trunk end, if not covered with a leafy branch, is represented by a cap character {{tile|⌂|6:0}}.

Root tiles ({{tile|¼|6:0}}) overlap a number of underground tiles below each tree. They can be designated for digging, but because they usually use the same brown color as the mining designation rectangle, the designation is not evident (the only exceptions are trees with white roots). Some trees can have multiple tiles of roots, others just the one;{{verify}} in either case, when a single tile of roots is dug out, the entire tree vanishes without a trace.

There are exceptions to the description above. [[Saguaro]]s don't have any leafy branches or twigs, just a trunk and thick branches. Most mushroom trees that grow in the caverns underground don't have branches - some have only a trunk and a cap
consisting of ramps that can be walked on.

Trees can be [[climb]]ed in both fortress and [[adventure mode]]. In densely wooded areas, the overlapping tree crowns can form a continuous canopy that can be traversed by walking, climbing and/or jumping. Both types of branches provide floor-like support for walking, but twigs are too frail to support the weight of a dwarf. All kinds of trunk tiles are treated as solid barriers, except trunk tips - they can be walked and jumped over.

On ground level, tree trunks are obstacles that prevent [[channel]]ing or the creation of [[wall]]s and other [[construction]]s on their tiles. This is problematic for caravan [[wagon]]s, which require a path at least three tiles wide in order to access your fortress; on heavily forested maps it may be necessary to check [[trade depot|depot]] access ({{k|D}}) every once in a while as trees continue to grow to make sure wagons can get through, and chop down ({{k|d}}-{{k|t}}) the impeding forest if they can't. Later on this can actually become a blessing, as if there is only one or a few pathways to the fortress it makes it easier to route incoming caravans down certain well-defended pathways, instead of allowing them to choose their own way across the map, where they may fall foul of ambushers or worse. It also makes building above-ground constructions more challenging, as any trees in the way must be chopped down first.

=== Growths ===
Growths are the things that grow ''on'' a tree, i.e. they are not an essential part of the tree's structure and can be shed or picked without destroying the tree. This includes leaves, needles, flowers, fruit, seed pods, catkins, cones, etc. Each tree species has at least one type of growth, the most common one unsurprisingly being leaves.

The leaves of deciduous trees change color in the autumn, fall before the winter and grow back in the spring. Fallen leaves will color the tiles beneath their trees, turning the forest floor into colorful patchwork.

Trees of fruit-producing species usually grow flowers in spring and fruit later in the year. Flowers will fall in a cloud during the transition from flowers to fruit; the cloud is shown falling, and loo[k]ing at the ground after that will show "<tree> flowers" in addition to other tile contents. Both flowers and fruit appear and fall at set times through the year, so it's possible that a young tree that has never flowered to give fruit.

Fruit can be picked from trees in Adventure mode, but Fort mode harvesting is not yet in the game. Nevertheless, you can embark with fruit or acquire it from trade and brew it at a [[still]]. Fruit do fall on the ground in fortress mode, but they cannot be collected or brewed. Cutting a tree with fruit causes the fruits to vanish.

== Chopping down trees ==
{{main|Woodcutting}}

Trees can be cut down by dwarves to produce [[wood]]. It is enough to [[designate]] only one trunk tile for cutting to chop down the whole tree it belongs to. Any trunk tile will do, even those that are above ground, or even a single tile of a multi-tile trunk. As a result, it's impossible to "prune" trees by chopping down only parts of them.

Once a woodcutter is done with the first tile, the tree instantly converts to a number of free-floating logs that fall to the ground in a direction away from the cutter. Cutting a tree from a trunk section above ground level may result in the woodcutter losing their footing and crashing to the ground (similar to having a tile deconstructed under their feet).

== Products ==
=== Wood ===
{{main|Wood}}
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One of the variation between the different tree species is in the weight and color of their wood. Weight is often a minor concern but when using wood to create objects that will be moved, such as bins or buckets, choosing lighter wood is an advantage as it will be hauled faster. Heavier wood will make wooden weapons and siege engine projectiles more effective, while lighter wooden shields reduce penalties to speed while blocking just as well as heavier shields.

Nonetheless, all trees have the same intrinsic value{{verify}} (beyond the [[preference]]s of individual dwarves), although the [[color]] of the wood may matter for aesthetic purposes.

=== Fruit ===

== Growing trees ==
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Trees grow from '''saplings''', which start growing randomly on non-occupied tiles of a suitable biome; thus chopping down a forest may create a clearing, but within a couple of years a new forest will have grown. Saplings can be killed by heavy [[traffic|foot traffic]], but not by flooding — they can survive submergence for extended periods of time and will still grow to maturity once the water level drops to 4/7{{verify}} or lower. Dead saplings will remain for some seasons, and then disappear, more quickly if heavy traffic tramples them away. Growth from a sapling to a tree takes exactly 3 years. Many underground trees are called "young <tree>" instead of sapling, but the concept is the same. Saplings will not grow to maturity if their tile contains an item or building (including stockpile designations), though removing the item may cause the tree to spontaneously grow up. Paved [[road]]s and [[farm plot]]s periodically purge all terrain features below them, preventing trees (or shrubs) from growing in unwanted areas. Trees cannot grow on stairs or ramps, making it possible to keep trees out of your plumbing by using {{K|u}}p stairs instead of {{K|d}}igging (this does not reveal the tile above). Above-ground trees will only grow in areas where there is sufficient soil 1 Z-level beneath them (currently observed to be at least one unmined tile within a two-tile radius); underground trees not only ignore this restriction for dry subterranean soil but will also grow on muddy subterranean stone. Additionally, saplings on soil cavern floors will block the construction of farm plots unless there is also a dusting or pile of mud beneath them.

Trees ''cannot'' be specifically "planted"; even if a map is stripped of all trees, new saplings will regrow, randomly and in their own time. Sadly, the [[elf|elves]] do not seem to comprehend this. It is possible to [[tree farming|farm]] trees by walling off or engineering a patch of soil and locking it away so your dwarves don't trample all over it, but it will take a long time for the farm to yield results. After you expose the [[caverns]] subterranean flora (including trees) will begin to grow on any exposed and previously bare soil within your fortress; this can be annoying when a copse of blood thorns suddenly appears in your [[sand#Glass|sand collection]] area, but allows you to easily mine out large subterranean tree farms full of colorful subterranean trees.
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== List of tree species ==

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A second trunk tile means that the trunk can branch horizontally. The first branch tile represents thick branches, the second, if present - branches covered with leaves/needles. Trees with leafy branches also have twigs.{{verify}} Mushroom caps are the same color as the trunk and consist of ramp-like and wall-like tiles.

{{multi-tile tree table head}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Abaca]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths=Leaves Flowers |decid=No |wt= |pref=leaves}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Acacia]]|hab=Tropical Dry Broadleaf Forest Tropical Grassland Tropical Savanna Tropical Shrubland|align=All (Dry)|root=|trunk={{tile|O|6:0}}{{tile|═|6:0}}|branch={{tile|─|6:0}}{{tile|¼|2:0}}|growths={{tile|`|2:0}} Leaves {{tile|U|7:0}} Flowers {{tile|%|2:0}} Pods |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=thorns}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Alder]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.410|pref=catkins autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Almond]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.410|pref=catkins autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Apple]] |hab=Any Temperate |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=Yes |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Apricot]] |hab=Any Temperate |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=Yes |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Ash (tree)|Ash]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.600|pref=flying keys autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Avocado]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Banana]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt= |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Bayberry]] |hab=Any Temperate Taiga |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=waxy berries}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Birch]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.650|pref=catkins silver bark autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Bitter orange]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Black-cap]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|cap=Yes|wt=0.650|pref=gloomy appeal}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Blood thorn]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layer 3) Subterranean Chasm|align=All|decid=No|wt=1.250|pref=sickening appearance}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Cacao tree]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.430|pref=flowers}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Candlenut]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.140|pref=nuts}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Carambola]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Cashew]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Cedar]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Temperate Conifer Forest Tropical Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.570|pref=majesty}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Cherry]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Chestnut]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.430|pref=smelly catkins spiny pods chestnuts autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Citron]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Coffee]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Custard-apple]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Date palm]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Desert lime]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Durian]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Feather tree]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Not Freezing|align=Good (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.100|pref=feathery leaves}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Finger lime]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Fungiwood]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 1-2)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=fine grain}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Ginkgo]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Glumprong]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Not Freezing|align=Evil (Dry)|decid=No|wt=1.200|pref=living shadows}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Goblin-cap]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|cap=Yes|wt=0.600|pref=stunning color}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Guava]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Hazel]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Highwood]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Not Freezing|align=Savage (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.500|pref=magnificence}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Kapok]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.260|pref=buttresses}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Kumquat]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Larch]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Taiga Temperate Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.590|pref=cones needles}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Lime]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Lychee]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Macadamia]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Mango tree]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.520|pref=sweet-smelling flowers}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Mahogany]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=loose inflorescences}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Maple]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Temperate Broadleaf Forest Temperate Grassland Temperate Savanna Temperate Shrubland|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.540|pref=autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Mangrove]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Mangrove Swamp|align=All (Wet)|decid=No|wt=0.830|pref=roots}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Nether-cap]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layer 3)|align=All|decid=No|cap=Yes|wt=0.550|pref=coldness to the touch (wood has [MAT_FIXED_TEMP:10000])}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Oak]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.700|pref=acorns autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Olive]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Orange]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Palm]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Tropical|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.680|pref=leaves}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Papaya]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Paradise nut]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Peach]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Pear]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Pecan]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Persimmon]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Pine]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Taiga Temperate Conifer Forest Tropical Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.510|pref=cones needles}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Plum]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Pomegranate]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Pomelo]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Rambutan]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Round lime]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Rubber tree]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.490|pref=branch shedding}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Saguaro]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Desert|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.430|pref=amazing arms}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Sand pear]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Spore tree]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=raining spores}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Tea]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Tower-cap]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 1-2)|align=All|decid=No|cap=Yes|wt=0.600|pref=great size}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Tunnel tube]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.500|pref=curving trunk}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Walnut]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Willow]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Any Tropical Forest Tropical Grassland Tropical Savanna Tropical Shrubland Tropical Freshwater Swamp Tropical Saltwater Swamp Tropical Freshwater Marsh Tropical Saltwater Marsh|align=All (Wet)|decid=No|wt=0.390|pref=sad appearance fluffy catkins}}

|}


==Bugs==
* In fortress mode, tree fruit (and presumably, other growths) can't be harvested yet, though it's possible to eat fruit in [[adventure mode]]. See [[DF2014:Release information]].
* (0.40.2) Constructing on trees causes them to vanish. {{bug|6551}}
* (0.40.2) When a root tile is mined, the entire tree ceases to exist. {{bug|6749}}
* (0.40.2) Building something (e.g. a cage) in a tree and then chopping down the tree leaves the building floating in the air. {{bug|6949}}

{{Plants}}

[[Category:Map tiles]]
{{Category|Trees}}

Tree

2014-07-17T09:11:04Z

Amena Ralikema: /* List of tree species */

{{quality|unrated}}
{{av}}
'''Trees''' are a multi-[[tile]] feature that can be found aboveground on all but the most arid or most mountainous of maps, and below ground in the [[caverns]]. What kind of trees grow in a given location depends on [[biome]], as different species prefer different conditions. For example, tropical areas often have palm trees, while colder areas feature pines. An exception are underground trees, such as [[nether-cap]]s, that will grown anywhere underground. The species of a tree in turn determines its properties, including its structure, the color and density of its wood and what kind of growths it produces. Note also that "trees" in DF covers also things that are not literally trees, such as large cacti (e.g. [[saguaro]]s) and mushrooms (e.g. all underground trees).

Trees are used as a source of [[wood]], an essential resource in the game, irreplaceable (or hard to replace) for some applications. Thus the amount of local trees greatly affects fortress development, as without a ready source of wood the player will be forced to rely on [[trade]] to get it. Tree growth density on the embark site is determined by its [[biome]], so it's displayed with the rest of the biome properties (temperature, etc.) on the "Choose Fortress Location" screen at [[embark]].

== Structure ==
Trees consist of several types of tiles - '''roots''', '''trunk''' sections, '''thick branches''', leafy '''branches''', and '''twigs''', that may be covered in a number of "growths" (leaves, needles, flowers, fruit, cones, etc.), depending on species and season. A single tree is a structure that can span multiple tiles of each type in both horizontal and vertical directions. For example, a typical deciduous tree will have a single tile-wide trunk at ground level supporting a multiple-level crown of intertwined trunk sections, branches and twigs covered with leaves. Not all species follow the same scheme, though - palms have a high, naked trunk that doesn't branch and just a tuft of leaves on top of it, and some species can have trunks that are thicker than a single tile at ground level. Trees also have an underground system of roots, but there is only one kind of root tiles and the extent of the root system doesn't seem to vary with species.

Graphically, vertical 1x1 trunk sections resemble wooden [[column]]s {{tile|O|6:0}}. The thicker trunks (2x2 and 3x3) are represented by rounded double-line structures. Above the first ground level the trunk may branch out, producing horizontal trunk sections that resemble wooden [[wall]]s {{tile|║|6:0}}. These can peter out into thick branches {{tile|│|6:0}} or end directly with leafy branches. A vertical trunk end, if not covered with a leafy branch, is represented by a cap character {{tile|⌂|6:0}}.

Root tiles ({{tile|¼|6:0}}) overlap a number of underground tiles below each tree. They can be designated for digging, but because they usually use the same brown color as the mining designation rectangle, the designation is not evident (the only exceptions are trees with white roots). Some trees can have multiple tiles of roots, others just the one;{{verify}} in either case, when a single tile of roots is dug out, the entire tree vanishes without a trace.

There are exceptions to the description above. [[Saguaro]]s don't have any leafy branches or twigs, just a trunk and thick branches. Most mushroom trees that grow in the caverns underground don't have branches - some have only a trunk and a cap
consisting of ramps that can be walked on.

Trees can be [[climb]]ed in both fortress and [[adventure mode]]. In densely wooded areas, the overlapping tree crowns can form a continuous canopy that can be traversed by walking, climbing and/or jumping. Both types of branches provide floor-like support for walking, but twigs are too frail to support the weight of a dwarf. All kinds of trunk tiles are treated as solid barriers, except trunk tips - they can be walked and jumped over.

On ground level, tree trunks are obstacles that prevent [[channel]]ing or the creation of [[wall]]s and other [[construction]]s on their tiles. This is problematic for caravan [[wagon]]s, which require a path at least three tiles wide in order to access your fortress; on heavily forested maps it may be necessary to check [[trade depot|depot]] access ({{k|D}}) every once in a while as trees continue to grow to make sure wagons can get through, and chop down ({{k|d}}-{{k|t}}) the impeding forest if they can't. Later on this can actually become a blessing, as if there is only one or a few pathways to the fortress it makes it easier to route incoming caravans down certain well-defended pathways, instead of allowing them to choose their own way across the map, where they may fall foul of ambushers or worse. It also makes building above-ground constructions more challenging, as any trees in the way must be chopped down first.

=== Growths ===
Growths are the things that grow ''on'' a tree, i.e. they are not an essential part of the tree's structure and can be shed or picked without destroying the tree. This includes leaves, needles, flowers, fruit, seed pods, catkins, cones, etc. Each tree species has at least one type of growth, the most common one unsurprisingly being leaves.

The leaves of deciduous trees change color in the autumn, fall before the winter and grow back in the spring. Fallen leaves will color the tiles beneath their trees, turning the forest floor into colorful patchwork.

Trees of fruit-producing species usually grow flowers in spring and fruit later in the year. Flowers will fall in a cloud during the transition from flowers to fruit; the cloud is shown falling, and loo[k]ing at the ground after that will show "<tree> flowers" in addition to other tile contents. Both flowers and fruit appear and fall at set times through the year, so it's possible that a young tree that has never flowered to give fruit.

Fruit can be picked from trees in Adventure mode, but Fort mode harvesting is not yet in the game. Nevertheless, you can embark with fruit or acquire it from trade and brew it at a [[still]]. Fruit do fall on the ground in fortress mode, but they cannot be collected or brewed. Cutting a tree with fruit causes the fruits to vanish.

== Chopping down trees ==
{{main|Woodcutting}}

Trees can be cut down by dwarves to produce [[wood]]. It is enough to [[designate]] only one trunk tile for cutting to chop down the whole tree it belongs to. Any trunk tile will do, even those that are above ground, or even a single tile of a multi-tile trunk. As a result, it's impossible to "prune" trees by chopping down only parts of them.

Once a woodcutter is done with the first tile, the tree instantly converts to a number of free-floating logs that fall to the ground in a direction away from the cutter. Cutting a tree from a trunk section above ground level may result in the woodcutter losing their footing and crashing to the ground (similar to having a tile deconstructed under their feet).

== Products ==
=== Wood ===
{{main|Wood}}
{{migrated section}}

One of the variation between the different tree species is in the weight and color of their wood. Weight is often a minor concern but when using wood to create objects that will be moved, such as bins or buckets, choosing lighter wood is an advantage as it will be hauled faster. Heavier wood will make wooden weapons and siege engine projectiles more effective, while lighter wooden shields reduce penalties to speed while blocking just as well as heavier shields.

Nonetheless, all trees have the same intrinsic value{{verify}} (beyond the [[preference]]s of individual dwarves), although the [[color]] of the wood may matter for aesthetic purposes.

=== Fruit ===

== Growing trees ==
{{migrated section}}
Trees grow from '''saplings''', which start growing randomly on non-occupied tiles of a suitable biome; thus chopping down a forest may create a clearing, but within a couple of years a new forest will have grown. Saplings can be killed by heavy [[traffic|foot traffic]], but not by flooding — they can survive submergence for extended periods of time and will still grow to maturity once the water level drops to 4/7{{verify}} or lower. Dead saplings will remain for some seasons, and then disappear, more quickly if heavy traffic tramples them away. Growth from a sapling to a tree takes exactly 3 years. Many underground trees are called "young <tree>" instead of sapling, but the concept is the same. Saplings will not grow to maturity if their tile contains an item or building (including stockpile designations), though removing the item may cause the tree to spontaneously grow up. Paved [[road]]s and [[farm plot]]s periodically purge all terrain features below them, preventing trees (or shrubs) from growing in unwanted areas. Trees cannot grow on stairs or ramps, making it possible to keep trees out of your plumbing by using {{K|u}}p stairs instead of {{K|d}}igging (this does not reveal the tile above). Above-ground trees will only grow in areas where there is sufficient soil 1 Z-level beneath them (currently observed to be at least one unmined tile within a two-tile radius); underground trees not only ignore this restriction for dry subterranean soil but will also grow on muddy subterranean stone. Additionally, saplings on soil cavern floors will block the construction of farm plots unless there is also a dusting or pile of mud beneath them.

Trees ''cannot'' be specifically "planted"; even if a map is stripped of all trees, new saplings will regrow, randomly and in their own time. Sadly, the [[elf|elves]] do not seem to comprehend this. It is possible to [[tree farming|farm]] trees by walling off or engineering a patch of soil and locking it away so your dwarves don't trample all over it, but it will take a long time for the farm to yield results. After you expose the [[caverns]] subterranean flora (including trees) will begin to grow on any exposed and previously bare soil within your fortress; this can be annoying when a copse of blood thorns suddenly appears in your [[sand#Glass|sand collection]] area, but allows you to easily mine out large subterranean tree farms full of colorful subterranean trees.
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== List of tree species ==

{{migrated section}}

A second trunk tile means that the trunk can branch horizontally. The first branch tile represents thick branches, the second, if present - branches covered with leaves/needles. Trees with leafy branches also have twigs.{{verify}} Mushroom caps are the same color as the trunk and consist of ramp-like and wall-like tiles.

{{multi-tile tree table head}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Abaca]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths=Leaves Flowers |decid=No |wt= |pref=leaves}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Acacia]]|hab=Tropical Dry Broadleaf Forest Tropical Grassland Tropical Savanna Tropical Shrubland|align=All (Dry)|root=|trunk={{tile|O|6:0}}{{tile|═|6:0}}|branch={{tile|─|6:0}}{{tile|¼|2:0}}|growths={{tile|`|2:0}} Leaves {{tile|U|7:0}} Flowers {{tile|%|2:0}} Pods |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=thorns}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Alder]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.410|pref=catkins autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Almond]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.410|pref=catkins autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Apple]] |hab=Any Temperate |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=Yes |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Apricot]] |hab=Any Temperate |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=Yes |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Ash (tree)|Ash]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.600|pref=flying keys autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Avocado]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=fruit}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Banana]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Bayberry]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Birch]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.650|pref=catkins silver bark autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Bitter orange]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Black-cap]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|cap=Yes|wt=0.650|pref=gloomy appeal}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Blood thorn]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layer 3) Subterranean Chasm|align=All|decid=No|wt=1.250|pref=sickening appearance}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Cacao tree]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.430|pref=flowers}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Candlenut]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.140|pref=nuts}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Carambola]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Cashew]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Cedar]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Temperate Conifer Forest Tropical Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.570|pref=majesty}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Cherry]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Chestnut]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.430|pref=smelly catkins spiny pods chestnuts autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Citron]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Coffee]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Custard-apple]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Date palm]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Desert lime]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Durian]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Feather tree]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Not Freezing|align=Good (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.100|pref=feathery leaves}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Finger lime]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Fungiwood]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 1-2)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=fine grain}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Ginkgo]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Glumprong]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Not Freezing|align=Evil (Dry)|decid=No|wt=1.200|pref=living shadows}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Goblin-cap]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|cap=Yes|wt=0.600|pref=stunning color}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Guava]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Hazel]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Highwood]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Not Freezing|align=Savage (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.500|pref=magnificence}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Kapok]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.260|pref=buttresses}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Kumquat]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Larch]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Taiga Temperate Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.590|pref=cones needles}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Lime]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Lychee]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Macadamia]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Mango tree]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.520|pref=sweet-smelling flowers}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Mahogany]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=loose inflorescences}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Maple]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Temperate Broadleaf Forest Temperate Grassland Temperate Savanna Temperate Shrubland|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.540|pref=autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Mangrove]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Mangrove Swamp|align=All (Wet)|decid=No|wt=0.830|pref=roots}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Nether-cap]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layer 3)|align=All|decid=No|cap=Yes|wt=0.550|pref=coldness to the touch (wood has [MAT_FIXED_TEMP:10000])}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Oak]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.700|pref=acorns autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Olive]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Orange]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Palm]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Tropical|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.680|pref=leaves}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Papaya]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Paradise nut]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Peach]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Pear]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Pecan]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Persimmon]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Pine]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Taiga Temperate Conifer Forest Tropical Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.510|pref=cones needles}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Plum]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Pomegranate]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Pomelo]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Rambutan]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Round lime]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Rubber tree]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.490|pref=branch shedding}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Saguaro]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Desert|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.430|pref=amazing arms}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Sand pear]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Spore tree]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=raining spores}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Tea]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Tower-cap]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 1-2)|align=All|decid=No|cap=Yes|wt=0.600|pref=great size}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Tunnel tube]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.500|pref=curving trunk}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Walnut]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Willow]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Any Tropical Forest Tropical Grassland Tropical Savanna Tropical Shrubland Tropical Freshwater Swamp Tropical Saltwater Swamp Tropical Freshwater Marsh Tropical Saltwater Marsh|align=All (Wet)|decid=No|wt=0.390|pref=sad appearance fluffy catkins}}

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==Bugs==
* In fortress mode, tree fruit (and presumably, other growths) can't be harvested yet, though it's possible to eat fruit in [[adventure mode]]. See [[DF2014:Release information]].
* (0.40.2) Constructing on trees causes them to vanish. {{bug|6551}}
* (0.40.2) When a root tile is mined, the entire tree ceases to exist. {{bug|6749}}
* (0.40.2) Building something (e.g. a cage) in a tree and then chopping down the tree leaves the building floating in the air. {{bug|6949}}

{{Plants}}

[[Category:Map tiles]]
{{Category|Trees}}

Tree

2014-07-17T09:04:37Z

Amena Ralikema: /* List of tree species */ huh? some of the new trees don't have wood?

{{quality|unrated}}
{{av}}
'''Trees''' are a multi-[[tile]] feature that can be found aboveground on all but the most arid or most mountainous of maps, and below ground in the [[caverns]]. What kind of trees grow in a given location depends on [[biome]], as different species prefer different conditions. For example, tropical areas often have palm trees, while colder areas feature pines. An exception are underground trees, such as [[nether-cap]]s, that will grown anywhere underground. The species of a tree in turn determines its properties, including its structure, the color and density of its wood and what kind of growths it produces. Note also that "trees" in DF covers also things that are not literally trees, such as large cacti (e.g. [[saguaro]]s) and mushrooms (e.g. all underground trees).

Trees are used as a source of [[wood]], an essential resource in the game, irreplaceable (or hard to replace) for some applications. Thus the amount of local trees greatly affects fortress development, as without a ready source of wood the player will be forced to rely on [[trade]] to get it. Tree growth density on the embark site is determined by its [[biome]], so it's displayed with the rest of the biome properties (temperature, etc.) on the "Choose Fortress Location" screen at [[embark]].

== Structure ==
Trees consist of several types of tiles - '''roots''', '''trunk''' sections, '''thick branches''', leafy '''branches''', and '''twigs''', that may be covered in a number of "growths" (leaves, needles, flowers, fruit, cones, etc.), depending on species and season. A single tree is a structure that can span multiple tiles of each type in both horizontal and vertical directions. For example, a typical deciduous tree will have a single tile-wide trunk at ground level supporting a multiple-level crown of intertwined trunk sections, branches and twigs covered with leaves. Not all species follow the same scheme, though - palms have a high, naked trunk that doesn't branch and just a tuft of leaves on top of it, and some species can have trunks that are thicker than a single tile at ground level. Trees also have an underground system of roots, but there is only one kind of root tiles and the extent of the root system doesn't seem to vary with species.

Graphically, vertical 1x1 trunk sections resemble wooden [[column]]s {{tile|O|6:0}}. The thicker trunks (2x2 and 3x3) are represented by rounded double-line structures. Above the first ground level the trunk may branch out, producing horizontal trunk sections that resemble wooden [[wall]]s {{tile|║|6:0}}. These can peter out into thick branches {{tile|│|6:0}} or end directly with leafy branches. A vertical trunk end, if not covered with a leafy branch, is represented by a cap character {{tile|⌂|6:0}}.

Root tiles ({{tile|¼|6:0}}) overlap a number of underground tiles below each tree. They can be designated for digging, but because they usually use the same brown color as the mining designation rectangle, the designation is not evident (the only exceptions are trees with white roots). Some trees can have multiple tiles of roots, others just the one;{{verify}} in either case, when a single tile of roots is dug out, the entire tree vanishes without a trace.

There are exceptions to the description above. [[Saguaro]]s don't have any leafy branches or twigs, just a trunk and thick branches. Most mushroom trees that grow in the caverns underground don't have branches - some have only a trunk and a cap
consisting of ramps that can be walked on.

Trees can be [[climb]]ed in both fortress and [[adventure mode]]. In densely wooded areas, the overlapping tree crowns can form a continuous canopy that can be traversed by walking, climbing and/or jumping. Both types of branches provide floor-like support for walking, but twigs are too frail to support the weight of a dwarf. All kinds of trunk tiles are treated as solid barriers, except trunk tips - they can be walked and jumped over.

On ground level, tree trunks are obstacles that prevent [[channel]]ing or the creation of [[wall]]s and other [[construction]]s on their tiles. This is problematic for caravan [[wagon]]s, which require a path at least three tiles wide in order to access your fortress; on heavily forested maps it may be necessary to check [[trade depot|depot]] access ({{k|D}}) every once in a while as trees continue to grow to make sure wagons can get through, and chop down ({{k|d}}-{{k|t}}) the impeding forest if they can't. Later on this can actually become a blessing, as if there is only one or a few pathways to the fortress it makes it easier to route incoming caravans down certain well-defended pathways, instead of allowing them to choose their own way across the map, where they may fall foul of ambushers or worse. It also makes building above-ground constructions more challenging, as any trees in the way must be chopped down first.

=== Growths ===
Growths are the things that grow ''on'' a tree, i.e. they are not an essential part of the tree's structure and can be shed or picked without destroying the tree. This includes leaves, needles, flowers, fruit, seed pods, catkins, cones, etc. Each tree species has at least one type of growth, the most common one unsurprisingly being leaves.

The leaves of deciduous trees change color in the autumn, fall before the winter and grow back in the spring. Fallen leaves will color the tiles beneath their trees, turning the forest floor into colorful patchwork.

Trees of fruit-producing species usually grow flowers in spring and fruit later in the year. Flowers will fall in a cloud during the transition from flowers to fruit; the cloud is shown falling, and loo[k]ing at the ground after that will show "<tree> flowers" in addition to other tile contents. Both flowers and fruit appear and fall at set times through the year, so it's possible that a young tree that has never flowered to give fruit.

Fruit can be picked from trees in Adventure mode, but Fort mode harvesting is not yet in the game. Nevertheless, you can embark with fruit or acquire it from trade and brew it at a [[still]]. Fruit do fall on the ground in fortress mode, but they cannot be collected or brewed. Cutting a tree with fruit causes the fruits to vanish.

== Chopping down trees ==
{{main|Woodcutting}}

Trees can be cut down by dwarves to produce [[wood]]. It is enough to [[designate]] only one trunk tile for cutting to chop down the whole tree it belongs to. Any trunk tile will do, even those that are above ground, or even a single tile of a multi-tile trunk. As a result, it's impossible to "prune" trees by chopping down only parts of them.

Once a woodcutter is done with the first tile, the tree instantly converts to a number of free-floating logs that fall to the ground in a direction away from the cutter. Cutting a tree from a trunk section above ground level may result in the woodcutter losing their footing and crashing to the ground (similar to having a tile deconstructed under their feet).

== Products ==
=== Wood ===
{{main|Wood}}
{{migrated section}}

One of the variation between the different tree species is in the weight and color of their wood. Weight is often a minor concern but when using wood to create objects that will be moved, such as bins or buckets, choosing lighter wood is an advantage as it will be hauled faster. Heavier wood will make wooden weapons and siege engine projectiles more effective, while lighter wooden shields reduce penalties to speed while blocking just as well as heavier shields.

Nonetheless, all trees have the same intrinsic value{{verify}} (beyond the [[preference]]s of individual dwarves), although the [[color]] of the wood may matter for aesthetic purposes.

=== Fruit ===

== Growing trees ==
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Trees grow from '''saplings''', which start growing randomly on non-occupied tiles of a suitable biome; thus chopping down a forest may create a clearing, but within a couple of years a new forest will have grown. Saplings can be killed by heavy [[traffic|foot traffic]], but not by flooding — they can survive submergence for extended periods of time and will still grow to maturity once the water level drops to 4/7{{verify}} or lower. Dead saplings will remain for some seasons, and then disappear, more quickly if heavy traffic tramples them away. Growth from a sapling to a tree takes exactly 3 years. Many underground trees are called "young <tree>" instead of sapling, but the concept is the same. Saplings will not grow to maturity if their tile contains an item or building (including stockpile designations), though removing the item may cause the tree to spontaneously grow up. Paved [[road]]s and [[farm plot]]s periodically purge all terrain features below them, preventing trees (or shrubs) from growing in unwanted areas. Trees cannot grow on stairs or ramps, making it possible to keep trees out of your plumbing by using {{K|u}}p stairs instead of {{K|d}}igging (this does not reveal the tile above). Above-ground trees will only grow in areas where there is sufficient soil 1 Z-level beneath them (currently observed to be at least one unmined tile within a two-tile radius); underground trees not only ignore this restriction for dry subterranean soil but will also grow on muddy subterranean stone. Additionally, saplings on soil cavern floors will block the construction of farm plots unless there is also a dusting or pile of mud beneath them.

Trees ''cannot'' be specifically "planted"; even if a map is stripped of all trees, new saplings will regrow, randomly and in their own time. Sadly, the [[elf|elves]] do not seem to comprehend this. It is possible to [[tree farming|farm]] trees by walling off or engineering a patch of soil and locking it away so your dwarves don't trample all over it, but it will take a long time for the farm to yield results. After you expose the [[caverns]] subterranean flora (including trees) will begin to grow on any exposed and previously bare soil within your fortress; this can be annoying when a copse of blood thorns suddenly appears in your [[sand#Glass|sand collection]] area, but allows you to easily mine out large subterranean tree farms full of colorful subterranean trees.
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== List of tree species ==

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A second trunk tile means that the trunk can branch horizontally. The first branch tile represents thick branches, the second, if present - branches covered with leaves/needles. Trees with leafy branches also have twigs.{{verify}} Mushroom caps are the same color as the trunk and consist of ramp-like and wall-like tiles.

{{multi-tile tree table head}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Abaca]] |hab=Any Tropical |align=All (Dry) |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths=Leaves Flowers |decid=No |wt= |pref=leaves}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Acacia]]|hab=Tropical Dry Broadleaf Forest Tropical Grassland Tropical Savanna Tropical Shrubland|align=All (Dry)|root=|trunk={{tile|O|6:0}}{{tile|═|6:0}}|branch={{tile|─|6:0}}{{tile|¼|2:0}}|growths={{tile|`|2:0}} Leaves {{tile|U|7:0}} Flowers {{tile|%|2:0}} Pods |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=thorns}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Alder]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.410|pref=catkins autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Almond]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.410|pref=catkins autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Apple]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Apricot]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Ash (tree)|Ash]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.600|pref=flying keys autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Avocado]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Banana]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Bayberry]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Birch]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.650|pref=catkins silver bark autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Bitter orange]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Black-cap]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|cap=Yes|wt=0.650|pref=gloomy appeal}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Blood thorn]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layer 3) Subterranean Chasm|align=All|decid=No|wt=1.250|pref=sickening appearance}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Cacao tree]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.430|pref=flowers}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Candlenut]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.140|pref=nuts}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Carambola]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Cashew]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Cedar]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Temperate Conifer Forest Tropical Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.570|pref=majesty}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Cherry]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Chestnut]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.430|pref=smelly catkins spiny pods chestnuts autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Citron]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Coffee]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Custard-apple]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Date palm]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Desert lime]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Durian]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Feather tree]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Not Freezing|align=Good (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.100|pref=feathery leaves}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Finger lime]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Fungiwood]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 1-2)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=fine grain}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Ginkgo]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Glumprong]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Not Freezing|align=Evil (Dry)|decid=No|wt=1.200|pref=living shadows}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Goblin-cap]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|cap=Yes|wt=0.600|pref=stunning color}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Guava]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Hazel]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Highwood]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Not Freezing|align=Savage (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.500|pref=magnificence}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Kapok]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.260|pref=buttresses}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Kumquat]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Larch]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Taiga Temperate Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.590|pref=cones needles}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Lime]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Lychee]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Macadamia]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Mango tree]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.520|pref=sweet-smelling flowers}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Mahogany]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=loose inflorescences}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Maple]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Temperate Broadleaf Forest Temperate Grassland Temperate Savanna Temperate Shrubland|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.540|pref=autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Mangrove]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Mangrove Swamp|align=All (Wet)|decid=No|wt=0.830|pref=roots}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Nether-cap]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layer 3)|align=All|decid=No|cap=Yes|wt=0.550|pref=coldness to the touch (wood has [MAT_FIXED_TEMP:10000])}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Oak]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.700|pref=acorns autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Olive]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Orange]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Palm]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Tropical|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.680|pref=leaves}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Papaya]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Paradise nut]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Peach]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Pear]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Pecan]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Persimmon]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Pine]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Taiga Temperate Conifer Forest Tropical Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.510|pref=cones needles}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Plum]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Pomegranate]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Pomelo]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Rambutan]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Round lime]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Rubber tree]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.490|pref=branch shedding}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Saguaro]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Desert|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.430|pref=amazing arms}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Sand pear]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Spore tree]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=raining spores}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Tea]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Tower-cap]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 1-2)|align=All|decid=No|cap=Yes|wt=0.600|pref=great size}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Tunnel tube]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.500|pref=curving trunk}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Walnut]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Willow]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Any Tropical Forest Tropical Grassland Tropical Savanna Tropical Shrubland Tropical Freshwater Swamp Tropical Saltwater Swamp Tropical Freshwater Marsh Tropical Saltwater Marsh|align=All (Wet)|decid=No|wt=0.390|pref=sad appearance fluffy catkins}}

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==Bugs==
* In fortress mode, tree fruit (and presumably, other growths) can't be harvested yet, though it's possible to eat fruit in [[adventure mode]]. See [[DF2014:Release information]].
* (0.40.2) Constructing on trees causes them to vanish. {{bug|6551}}
* (0.40.2) When a root tile is mined, the entire tree ceases to exist. {{bug|6749}}
* (0.40.2) Building something (e.g. a cage) in a tree and then chopping down the tree leaves the building floating in the air. {{bug|6949}}

{{Plants}}

[[Category:Map tiles]]
{{Category|Trees}}

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2014-07-17T08:49:09Z

Amena Ralikema: it seems that the two-row header broke the column-sorting... :(

|-
|style="border:1px #AAA solid;padding:0.2em;"|{{{name|}}}
|style="border:1px #AAA solid;padding:0.2em;"|{{{hab|}}}
|style="border:1px #AAA solid;padding:0.2em;"|{{{align|}}}
|style="border:1px #AAA solid;padding:0.2em;text-align:center;"|{{{root|n/a}}} — {{{trunk|n/a}}} — {{{branch|n/a}}}
|style="border:1px #AAA solid;padding:0.2em;"|{{{growths|}}}
|style="border:1px #AAA solid;padding:0.2em;"|{{{decid|}}}
|style="border:1px #AAA solid;padding:0.2em;"|{{{cap|No}}}
|style="border:1px #AAA solid;padding:0.2em;"|{{{wt|}}}
|style="border:1px #AAA solid;padding:0.2em;"|{{{pref|}}}

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2014-07-17T08:46:50Z

Amena Ralikema: it seems that the two-row header broke the column-sorting... :(

{| style="margin:1em 1em 1em 0;background:#F9F9F9;border:1px #AAA solid;border-collapse:collapse;" class="wikitable sortable" width=100%
|- style="background:#F2F2F2;text-align:center;"
!style="border:1px #AAA solid;padding:0.2em;" | Name
!style="border:1px #AAA solid;padding:0.2em;" class="unsortable" | Biome / Habitat
!style="border:1px #AAA solid;padding:0.2em;" | Alignment
!style="border:1px #AAA solid;padding:0.2em;" class="unsortable" | Tiles Roots - Trunk - Branches
!style="border:1px #AAA solid;padding:0.2em;" class="unsortable" | Growths
!style="border:1px #AAA solid;padding:0.2em;" | Deciduous
!style="border:1px #AAA solid;padding:0.2em;" | Cap
!style="border:1px #AAA solid;padding:0.2em;" | Wood Density (g/cm3)
!style="border:1px #AAA solid;padding:0.2em;" | "Likes them for their..."

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2014-07-17T08:36:23Z

Amena Ralikema: let's see if this will fix the column sorting problem

{| style="margin:1em 1em 1em 0;background:#F9F9F9;border:1px #AAA solid;border-collapse:collapse;" class="wikitable sortable" width=100%
|- style="background:#F2F2F2;text-align:center;"
!style="border:1px #AAA solid;padding:0.2em;" rowspan="2" | Name
!style="border:1px #AAA solid;padding:0.2em;" class="unsortable" rowspan="2" | Biome / Habitat
!style="border:1px #AAA solid;padding:0.2em;" rowspan="2" | Alignment
!style="border:1px #AAA solid;padding:0.2em;" class="unsortable" colspan="3" | Tiles
!style="border:1px #AAA solid;padding:0.2em;" class="unsortable" rowspan="2" | Growths
!style="border:1px #AAA solid;padding:0.2em;" rowspan="2" | Deciduous
!style="border:1px #AAA solid;padding:0.2em;" rowspan="2" | Cap
!style="border:1px #AAA solid;padding:0.2em;" rowspan="2" | Wood Density (g/cm3)
!style="border:1px #AAA solid;padding:0.2em;" rowspan="2" | "Likes them for their..."
|- style="background:#F2F2F2;text-align:center;font-weight:normal; font-size:smaller;"
!style="border:1px #AAA solid;padding:0.2em; class="unsortable" | Roots
!style="border:1px #AAA solid;padding:0.2em;" class="unsortable" | Trunk
!style="border:1px #AAA solid;padding:0.2em;" class="unsortable" | Branches

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2014-07-17T08:33:21Z

Amena Ralikema: growths should be unsortable too

{| style="margin:1em 1em 1em 0;background:#F9F9F9;border:1px #AAA solid;border-collapse:collapse;" class="wikitable sortable" width=100%
|- style="background:#F2F2F2;text-align:center;"
!style="border:1px #AAA solid;padding:0.2em;" rowspan="2" | Name
!style="border:1px #AAA solid;padding:0.2em;" class="unsortable" rowspan="2" | Biome / Habitat
!style="border:1px #AAA solid;padding:0.2em;" rowspan="2" | Alignment
!style="border:1px #AAA solid;padding:0.2em;" class="unsortable" colspan="3" | Tiles
!style="border:1px #AAA solid;padding:0.2em;" class="unsortable" rowspan="2" | Growths
!style="border:1px #AAA solid;padding:0.2em;" rowspan="2" | Deciduous
!style="border:1px #AAA solid;padding:0.2em;" rowspan="2" | Cap
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Tree

2014-07-17T08:27:07Z

Amena Ralikema: /* List of tree species */ caps

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'''Trees''' are a multi-[[tile]] feature that can be found aboveground on all but the most arid or most mountainous of maps, and below ground in the [[caverns]]. What kind of trees grow in a given location depends on [[biome]], as different species prefer different conditions. For example, tropical areas often have palm trees, while colder areas feature pines. An exception are underground trees, such as [[nether-cap]]s, that will grown anywhere underground. The species of a tree in turn determines its properties, including its structure, the color and density of its wood and what kind of growths it produces. Note also that "trees" in DF covers also things that are not literally trees, such as large cacti (e.g. [[saguaro]]s) and mushrooms (e.g. all underground trees).

Trees are used as a source of [[wood]], an essential resource in the game, irreplaceable (or hard to replace) for some applications. Thus the amount of local trees greatly affects fortress development, as without a ready source of wood the player will be forced to rely on [[trade]] to get it. Tree growth density on the embark site is determined by its [[biome]], so it's displayed with the rest of the biome properties (temperature, etc.) on the "Choose Fortress Location" screen at [[embark]].

== Structure ==
Trees consist of several types of tiles - '''roots''', '''trunk''' sections, '''thick branches''', leafy '''branches''', and '''twigs''', that may be covered in a number of "growths" (leaves, needles, flowers, fruit, cones, etc.), depending on species and season. A single tree is a structure that can span multiple tiles of each type in both horizontal and vertical directions. For example, a typical deciduous tree will have a single tile-wide trunk at ground level supporting a multiple-level crown of intertwined trunk sections, branches and twigs covered with leaves. Not all species follow the same scheme, though - palms have a high, naked trunk that doesn't branch and just a tuft of leaves on top of it, and some species can have trunks that are thicker than a single tile at ground level. Trees also have an underground system of roots, but there is only one kind of root tiles and the extent of the root system doesn't seem to vary with species.

Graphically, vertical 1x1 trunk sections resemble wooden [[column]]s {{tile|O|6:0}}. The thicker trunks (2x2 and 3x3) are represented by rounded double-line structures. Above the first ground level the trunk may branch out, producing horizontal trunk sections that resemble wooden [[wall]]s {{tile|║|6:0}}. These can peter out into thick branches {{tile|│|6:0}} or end directly with leafy branches. A vertical trunk end, if not covered with a leafy branch, is represented by a cap character {{tile|⌂|6:0}}.

Root tiles ({{tile|¼|6:0}}) overlap a number of underground tiles below each tree. They can be designated for digging, but because they usually use the same brown color as the mining designation rectangle, the designation is not evident (the only exceptions are trees with white roots). Some trees can have multiple tiles of roots, others just the one;{{verify}} in either case, when a single tile of roots is dug out, the entire tree vanishes without a trace.

There are exceptions to the description above. [[Saguaro]]s don't have any leafy branches or twigs, just a trunk and thick branches. Most mushroom trees that grow in the caverns underground don't have branches - some have only a trunk and a cap
consisting of ramps that can be walked on.

Trees can be [[climb]]ed in both fortress and [[adventure mode]]. In densely wooded areas, the overlapping tree crowns can form a continuous canopy that can be traversed by walking, climbing and/or jumping. Both types of branches provide floor-like support for walking, but twigs are too frail to support the weight of a dwarf. All kinds of trunk tiles are treated as solid barriers, except trunk tips - they can be walked and jumped over.

On ground level, tree trunks are obstacles that prevent [[channel]]ing or the creation of [[wall]]s and other [[construction]]s on their tiles. This is problematic for caravan [[wagon]]s, which require a path at least three tiles wide in order to access your fortress; on heavily forested maps it may be necessary to check [[trade depot|depot]] access ({{k|D}}) every once in a while as trees continue to grow to make sure wagons can get through, and chop down ({{k|d}}-{{k|t}}) the impeding forest if they can't. Later on this can actually become a blessing, as if there is only one or a few pathways to the fortress it makes it easier to route incoming caravans down certain well-defended pathways, instead of allowing them to choose their own way across the map, where they may fall foul of ambushers or worse. It also makes building above-ground constructions more challenging, as any trees in the way must be chopped down first.

=== Growths ===
Growths are the things that grow ''on'' a tree, i.e. they are not an essential part of the tree's structure and can be shed or picked without destroying the tree. This includes leaves, needles, flowers, fruit, seed pods, catkins, cones, etc. Each tree species has at least one type of growth, the most common one unsurprisingly being leaves.

The leaves of deciduous trees change color in the autumn, fall before the winter and grow back in the spring. Fallen leaves will color the tiles beneath their trees, turning the forest floor into colorful patchwork.

Trees of fruit-producing species usually grow flowers in spring and fruit later in the year. Flowers will fall in a cloud during the transition from flowers to fruit; the cloud is shown falling, and loo[k]ing at the ground after that will show "<tree> flowers" in addition to other tile contents. Both flowers and fruit appear and fall at set times through the year, so it's possible that a young tree that has never flowered to give fruit.

Fruit can be picked from trees in Adventure mode, but Fort mode harvesting is not yet in the game. Nevertheless, you can embark with fruit or acquire it from trade and brew it at a [[still]]. Fruit do fall on the ground in fortress mode, but they cannot be collected or brewed. Cutting a tree with fruit causes the fruits to vanish.

== Chopping down trees ==
{{main|Woodcutting}}

Trees can be cut down by dwarves to produce [[wood]]. It is enough to [[designate]] only one trunk tile for cutting to chop down the whole tree it belongs to. Any trunk tile will do, even those that are above ground, or even a single tile of a multi-tile trunk. As a result, it's impossible to "prune" trees by chopping down only parts of them.

Once a woodcutter is done with the first tile, the tree instantly converts to a number of free-floating logs that fall to the ground in a direction away from the cutter. Cutting a tree from a trunk section above ground level may result in the woodcutter losing their footing and crashing to the ground (similar to having a tile deconstructed under their feet).

== Products ==
=== Wood ===
{{main|Wood}}
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One of the variation between the different tree species is in the weight and color of their wood. Weight is often a minor concern but when using wood to create objects that will be moved, such as bins or buckets, choosing lighter wood is an advantage as it will be hauled faster. Heavier wood will make wooden weapons and siege engine projectiles more effective, while lighter wooden shields reduce penalties to speed while blocking just as well as heavier shields.

Nonetheless, all trees have the same intrinsic value{{verify}} (beyond the [[preference]]s of individual dwarves), although the [[color]] of the wood may matter for aesthetic purposes.

=== Fruit ===

== Growing trees ==
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Trees grow from '''saplings''', which start growing randomly on non-occupied tiles of a suitable biome; thus chopping down a forest may create a clearing, but within a couple of years a new forest will have grown. Saplings can be killed by heavy [[traffic|foot traffic]], but not by flooding — they can survive submergence for extended periods of time and will still grow to maturity once the water level drops to 4/7{{verify}} or lower. Dead saplings will remain for some seasons, and then disappear, more quickly if heavy traffic tramples them away. Growth from a sapling to a tree takes exactly 3 years. Many underground trees are called "young <tree>" instead of sapling, but the concept is the same. Saplings will not grow to maturity if their tile contains an item or building (including stockpile designations), though removing the item may cause the tree to spontaneously grow up. Paved [[road]]s and [[farm plot]]s periodically purge all terrain features below them, preventing trees (or shrubs) from growing in unwanted areas. Trees cannot grow on stairs or ramps, making it possible to keep trees out of your plumbing by using {{K|u}}p stairs instead of {{K|d}}igging (this does not reveal the tile above). Above-ground trees will only grow in areas where there is sufficient soil 1 Z-level beneath them (currently observed to be at least one unmined tile within a two-tile radius); underground trees not only ignore this restriction for dry subterranean soil but will also grow on muddy subterranean stone. Additionally, saplings on soil cavern floors will block the construction of farm plots unless there is also a dusting or pile of mud beneath them.

Trees ''cannot'' be specifically "planted"; even if a map is stripped of all trees, new saplings will regrow, randomly and in their own time. Sadly, the [[elf|elves]] do not seem to comprehend this. It is possible to [[tree farming|farm]] trees by walling off or engineering a patch of soil and locking it away so your dwarves don't trample all over it, but it will take a long time for the farm to yield results. After you expose the [[caverns]] subterranean flora (including trees) will begin to grow on any exposed and previously bare soil within your fortress; this can be annoying when a copse of blood thorns suddenly appears in your [[sand#Glass|sand collection]] area, but allows you to easily mine out large subterranean tree farms full of colorful subterranean trees.
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== List of tree species ==

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A second trunk tile means that the trunk can branch horizontally. The first branch tile represents thick branches, the second, if present - branches covered with leaves/needles. Trees with leafy branches also have twigs.{{verify}} Mushroom caps are the same color as the trunk and consist of ramp-like and wall-like tiles.

{{multi-tile tree table head}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Abaca]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Acacia]]|hab=Tropical Dry Broadleaf Forest Tropical Grassland Tropical Savanna Tropical Shrubland|align=All (Dry)|root=|trunk={{tile|O|6:0}}{{tile|═|6:0}}|branch={{tile|─|6:0}}{{tile|¼|2:0}}|growths={{tile|`|2:0}} Leaves {{tile|U|7:0}} Flowers {{tile|%|2:0}} Pods |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=thorns}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Alder]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.410|pref=catkins autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Almond]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.410|pref=catkins autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Apple]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Apricot]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Ash (tree)|Ash]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.600|pref=flying keys autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Avocado]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Banana]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Bayberry]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Birch]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.650|pref=catkins silver bark autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Bitter orange]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Black-cap]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|cap=Yes|wt=0.650|pref=gloomy appeal}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Blood thorn]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layer 3) Subterranean Chasm|align=All|decid=No|wt=1.250|pref=sickening appearance}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Cacao tree]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.430|pref=flowers}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Candlenut]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.140|pref=nuts}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Carambola]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Cashew]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Cedar]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Temperate Conifer Forest Tropical Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.570|pref=majesty}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Cherry]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Chestnut]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.430|pref=smelly catkins spiny pods chestnuts autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Citron]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Coffee]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Custard-apple]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Date palm]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Desert lime]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Durian]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Feather tree]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Not Freezing|align=Good (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.100|pref=feathery leaves}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Finger lime]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Fungiwood]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 1-2)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=fine grain}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Ginkgo]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Glumprong]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Not Freezing|align=Evil (Dry)|decid=No|wt=1.200|pref=living shadows}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Goblin-cap]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|cap=Yes|wt=0.600|pref=stunning color}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Guava]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Hazel]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Highwood]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Not Freezing|align=Savage (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.500|pref=magnificence}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Kapok]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.260|pref=buttresses}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Kumquat]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Larch]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Taiga Temperate Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.590|pref=cones needles}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Lime]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Lychee]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Macadamia]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Mango tree]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.520|pref=sweet-smelling flowers}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Mahogany]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=loose inflorescences}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Maple]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Temperate Broadleaf Forest Temperate Grassland Temperate Savanna Temperate Shrubland|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.540|pref=autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Mangrove]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Mangrove Swamp|align=All (Wet)|decid=No|wt=0.830|pref=roots}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Nether-cap]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layer 3)|align=All|decid=No|cap=Yes|wt=0.550|pref=coldness to the touch (wood has [MAT_FIXED_TEMP:10000])}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Oak]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.700|pref=acorns autumn coloration}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Olive]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Orange]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Palm]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Tropical|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.680|pref=leaves}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Papaya]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Paradise nut]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Peach]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Pear]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Pecan]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Persimmon]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Pine]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Taiga Temperate Conifer Forest Tropical Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.510|pref=cones needles}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Plum]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Pomegranate]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Pomelo]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Rambutan]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Round lime]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Rubber tree]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.490|pref=branch shedding}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Saguaro]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Desert|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.430|pref=amazing arms}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Sand pear]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Spore tree]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=raining spores}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Tea]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Tower-cap]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 1-2)|align=All|decid=No|cap=Yes|wt=0.600|pref=great size}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Tunnel tube]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.500|pref=curving trunk}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Walnut]] |hab= |align= |root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |decid= |wt= |pref=}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Willow]]|root= |trunk= |branch= |growths= |hab=Any Temperate Any Tropical Forest Tropical Grassland Tropical Savanna Tropical Shrubland Tropical Freshwater Swamp Tropical Saltwater Swamp Tropical Freshwater Marsh Tropical Saltwater Marsh|align=All (Wet)|decid=No|wt=0.390|pref=sad appearance fluffy catkins}}

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==Bugs==
* In fortress mode, tree fruit (and presumably, other growths) can't be harvested yet, though it's possible to eat fruit in [[adventure mode]]. See [[DF2014:Release information]].
* (0.40.2) Constructing on trees causes them to vanish. {{bug|6551}}
* (0.40.2) When a root tile is mined, the entire tree ceases to exist. {{bug|6749}}
* (0.40.2) Building something (e.g. a cage) in a tree and then chopping down the tree leaves the building floating in the air. {{bug|6949}}

{{Plants}}

[[Category:Map tiles]]
{{Category|Trees}}

DF2014 Talk:Tree

2014-07-17T08:21:21Z

Amena Ralikema: /* I need help reading the raws */ new section

So, before anyone works on the tree page here, what should we do? Do we need gifs of new trees since I could make some but I dont feel like writing an article. -- I suggest setting up the tree part as a cross section, showing what the roots are and such. Also, we could change the current tree icon(spades or clubs) to the 1/4 signs since its the leaf colours that matter – [[template:unsigned|unsigned]] comment by [[User:209.197.142.167|209.197.142.167]] 02:56, 9 July 2014 (UTC)
:I suggest making a new version of the table template that shows all tiles for each species, though I'm not sure what would be the best way to organize it.--[[User:Amena Ralikema|Amena Ralikema]] ([[User talk:Amena Ralikema|talk]]) 13:12, 12 July 2014 (UTC)

What the current way of organising it, with the root trunk, leavs is fairly good. I approve of it. also praise Amena Ralikema! The tree page is looking quite better- oddstranger

== Burning trees ==
Burning trees collapse, and forest fires cause immense pause+recenter spam of trees collapsing.
Perhaps something to mention(and warn for forest fires, aside from the obvious dangers). [[Special:Contributions/83.83.21.167|83.83.21.167]] 15:18, 9 July 2014 (UTC)

== Fruit ==
How do you get the fruits the new trees drop? – [[template:unsigned|unsigned]] comment by [[User:66.177.96.41|66.177.96.41]] 14:52, 10 July 2014 (UTC)

In adventurer mode i believe you can eat directly from the tree with e or use g to pick up the fruit form the tree. I dont think it's in fortress mode since he mentioned hes still working on harvesting.-stranger – [[template:unsigned|unsigned]] comment by [[User:72.38.18.124|72.38.18.124]] 13:09, 11 July 2014 (UTC)

== Cutting Trees in Fortress Mode ==

I'd like to put this bit of page for discussing and confirming... well, what's in the title.

Some things I've noticed so far:

* when cutting a tree at a trunk tile '''above''' the ground level ( = the lowest z-level the tree occupies), it's possible to produce some sort of a cave-in; presumably, the woodcutter chops the trunk that s/he's standing on.
** Can anyone replicate this behavior?
** Has anyone received any quasi-cave-ins by cutting trees at ground level? --[[User:StrikaAmaru|StrikaAmaru]] 15:25, 12 July 2014‎ (UTC)
:What do you mean by "cave in"? A message about something collapsing? I remember seeing something like that on the bug tracker. --[[User:Amena Ralikema|Amena Ralikema]] ([[User talk:Amena Ralikema|talk]]) 15:31, 12 July 2014 (UTC)
:: Yes, exactly like a cave-in; my woodcutter was happily chopping a branch, then I get the message, the game re-centers, and the dorf is on the ground, stunned but uninjured. Actually, when considering that cutting a branch cuts down the whole tree, a cave-in is exactly what happened: she was sitting on the tree, then the tree stopped existing. Cue one dropping dwarf. I'm inclined to think this is normal behavior, but still something that we need to take into account. BTW: the bug about cave-ins is probably about the completely unrelated, and definitely buggy, random "Something has collapsed on the surface!" messages that keep popping up with no rhyme or reason. --[[User:StrikaAmaru|StrikaAmaru]] 17:15, 13 July 2014‎ (UTC)

* Trees grow every year; a freshly-matured tree only extends 2 z-levels, and produces comparatively little wood (7 in my case). Still has fruit, even though it was a sapling when flowering season passed.--[[User:StrikaAmaru|StrikaAmaru]] 15:25, 12 July 2014‎ (UTC)
:As for the fruiting, I don't think pollination is implemented yet. :) Fruit just grows at a set time.--[[User:Amena Ralikema|Amena Ralikema]] ([[User talk:Amena Ralikema|talk]]) 15:31, 12 July 2014 (UTC)
::More interested in verifying tree growth across multiple years; the fruit thing was a minor quirk, seeing how fruits are useless now :( --[[User:StrikaAmaru|StrikaAmaru]] 17:20, 13 July 2014‎ (UTC)

== I need help reading the raws ==

I have a problem reading the raws: the new table format requires tiles for the different growths, but the characters I've extracted from the raws don't match what's displayed in the game, especially for flowers/growths. I think there may be different tiles for growths if they are on or off the tree. Any idea how to interpret the tags?--[[User:Amena Ralikema|Amena Ralikema]] ([[User talk:Amena Ralikema|talk]]) 08:21, 17 July 2014 (UTC)

Discipline

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Amena Ralikema:

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{{Skill
| color = 3:0
| skill = Discipline
| profession = Military
| job name = None
| tasks = None
| attributes = Unknown
}}
{{av}}

'''Discipline''' is a [[skill]] highly relevant to [[military]] dwarves, and somewhat less important for civilian dwarves. A dwarf with high discipline is less likely to retreat in battle, or to cancel a job when witnessing death. This makes it very useful when many dwarves die in a fight; without discipline even a dwarf with legendary weapon skills will panic and run before he is even able to do anything to the enemies trying to kill you.

Active military [[training]] raises the discipline skill (rather quickly, in fact), so giving your dwarves a few months of basic military training is helpful before throwing them onto the battlefield. (Shocking, right?)

{{Skills}}

DF2014:Above ground

2014-07-13T13:50:54Z

Amena Ralikema: Redirected page to DF2014:Tile attributes

#redirect [[DF2014:Tile attributes]]

Tree

2014-07-13T13:37:40Z

Amena Ralikema: /* List of tree species */

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{{av}}
'''Trees''' are a multi-[[tile]] feature that can be found aboveground on all but the most arid or most mountainous of maps, and below ground in the [[caverns]]. What kind of trees grow in a given location depends on [[biome]], as different species prefer different conditions. For example, tropical areas often have palm trees, while colder areas feature pines. An exception are underground trees, such as [[nether-cap]]s, that will grown anywhere underground. The species of a tree in turn determines its properties, including its structure, the color and density of its wood and what kind of growths it produces. Note also that "trees" in DF covers also things that are not literally trees, such as large cacti (e.g. [[saguaro]]s) and mushrooms (e.g. all underground trees).

Trees are used as a source of [[wood]], an essential resource in the game, irreplaceable (or hard to replace) for some applications. Thus the amount of local trees greatly affects fortress development, as without a ready source of wood the player will be forced to rely on [[trade]] to get it. Tree growth density on the embark site is determined by its [[biome]], so it's displayed with the rest of the biome properties (temperature, etc.) on the "Choose Fortress Location" screen at [[embark]].

== Structure ==
Trees consist of several types of tiles - '''roots''', '''trunk''' sections, '''thick branches''', leafy '''branches''', and '''twigs''', that may be covered in a number of "growths" (leaves, needles, flowers, fruit, cones, etc.), depending on species and season. A single tree is a structure that can span multiple tiles of each type in both horizontal and vertical directions. For example, a typical deciduous tree will have a single tile-wide trunk at ground level supporting a multiple-level crown of intertwined trunk sections, branches and twigs covered with leaves. Not all species follow the same scheme, though - palms have a high, naked trunk that doesn't branch and just a tuft of leaves on top of it, and some species can have trunks that are thicker than a single tile at ground level. Trees also have an underground system of roots, but there is only one kind of root tiles and the extent of the root system doesn't seem to vary with species.

Graphically, vertical 1x1 trunk sections resemble wooden [[column]]s {{tile|O|6:0}}. The thicker trunks (2x2 and 3x3) are represented by rounded double-line structures. Above the first ground level the trunk may branch out, producing horizontal trunk sections that resemble wooden [[wall]]s {{tile|║|6:0}}. These can peter out into thick branches {{tile|│|6:0}} or end directly with leafy branches. A vertical trunk end, if not covered with a leafy branch, is represented by a cap character {{tile|⌂|6:0}}.

Root tiles ({{tile|¼|6:0}}) overlap a number of underground tiles below each tree. They can be designated for digging, but because they usually use the same brown color as the mining designation rectangle, the designation is not evident (the only exception are trees with white roots). Some trees can have multiple tiles of roots, others just the one;{{verify}} in either case, when a single tile of roots is dug out, the entire tree vanishes without a trace.

There are exceptions to the description above. [[Saguaro]]s don't have any leafy branches or twigs, just a trunk and thick branches. Most mushroom trees that grow in the caverns underground don't have branches - some have only a trunk and a cap
consisting of ramps that can be walked on.

Trees can be [[climb]]ed in both fortress and [[adventure mode]]. In a densely wooded areas, the overlapping tree crowns can form a continuous canopy that can be traversed by walking, climbing and/or jumping. Both types of branches provide floor-like support for walking, but twigs are too frail to support the weight of a dwarf. All kinds of trunk tiles are a treated as a solid barrier, except trunk tips - they can be looked and jumped over.

On ground level, tree trunks are obstacles that prevent [[channel]]ing or the creation of [[wall]]s and other [[construction]]s on their tiles. This is problematic for caravan [[wagon]]s, which require a path at least three tiles wide in order to access your fortress; on heavily forested maps it may be necessary to check [[trade depot|depot]] access ({{k|D}}) every once in a while as trees continue to grow to make sure wagons can get through, and chop down ({{k|d}}-{{k|t}}) the impeding forest if they can't. Later on this can actually become a blessing, as if there is only one or a few pathways to the fortress it makes it easier to route incoming caravans down certain well-defended pathways, instead of allowing them to choose their own way across the map, where they may fall foul of ambushers or worse. It also makes building above-ground constructions more challenging, as any trees in the way must be chopped down first.

=== Growths ===
Growths are the things that grow ''on'' a tree, i.e. they are not an essential part of the tree's structure and can be shed or picked without destroying the tree. This includes leaves, needles, flowers, fruit, seed pods, catkins, cones, etc. Each tree species has at least one type of growth, the most common one unsurprisingly being leaves.

The leaves of deciduous trees change color in the autumn, fall before the winter and grow back in the spring. Fallen leaves will color the tiles beneath their trees, turning the forest floor into colorful patchwork.

Trees of fruit-producing species usually grow flowers in spring and fruit later in the year. Flowers will fall in a cloud during the transition from flowers to fruit; the cloud is shown falling, and loo[k]ing at the ground after that will show "<tree> flowers" in addition to other tile contents. Both flowers and fruit appear and fall at set times through the year, so it's possible that a young tree that has never flowered to give fruit.

Fruit can be picked from trees in Adventure mode, but Fort mode harvesting is not yet in the game. Nevertheless, you can embark with fruit or acquire it from trade and brew it at a [[still]]. Fruit do fall on the ground in fortress mode, but they cannot be collected or brewed. Cutting a tree with fruit causes the fruits to vanish.

== Chopping down trees ==
{{main|Woodcutting}}

Trees can be cut down by dwarves to produce [[wood]]. It is enough to [[designate]] only one trunk tile for cutting to chop down the whole tree it belongs to. Any trunk tile will do, even those that are above ground, or even a single tile of a multi-tile trunk. As a result, it's impossible to "prune" trees by chopping down only parts of them.

Once a woodcutter is done with the first tile, the tree instantly converts to a number of free-floating logs that fall to the ground in a direction away from the cutter. Cutting a tree from a trunk section above ground level may result in the woodcutter losing their footing and crashing to the ground (similar to having a tile deconstructed under their feet).

== Products ==
=== Wood ===
{{main|Wood}}
{{migrated section}}

One of the variation between the different tree species is in the weight and color of their wood. Weight is often a minor concern but when using wood to create objects that will be moved, such as bins or buckets, choosing lighter wood is an advantage as it will be hauled faster. Heavier wood will make wooden weapons and siege engine projectiles more effective, while lighter wooden shields reduce penalties to speed while blocking just as well as heavier shields.

Nonetheless, all trees have the same intrinsic value{{verify}} (beyond the [[preference]]s of individual dwarves), although the [[color]] of the wood may matter for aesthetic purposes.

=== Fruit ===

== Growing trees ==
{{migrated section}}
Trees grow from '''saplings''', which start growing randomly on non-occupied tiles of a suitable biome; thus chopping down a forest may create a clearing, but within a couple of years a new forest will have grown. Saplings can be killed by heavy [[traffic|foot traffic]], but not by flooding — they can survive submergence for extended periods of time and will still grow to maturity once the water level drops to 4/7{{verify}} or lower. Dead saplings will remain for some seasons, and then disappear, more quickly if heavy traffic tramples them away. Growth from a sapling to a tree takes exactly 3 years. Many underground trees are called "young <tree>" instead of sapling, but the concept is the same. Saplings will not grow to maturity if their tile contains an item or building (including stockpile designations), though removing the item may cause the tree to spontaneously grow up. Paved [[road]]s and [[farm plot]]s periodically purge all terrain features below them, preventing trees (or shrubs) from growing in unwanted areas. Trees cannot grow on stairs or ramps, making it possible to keep trees out of your plumbing by using {{K|u}}p stairs instead of {{K|d}}igging (this does not reveal the tile above). Above-ground trees will only grow in areas where there is sufficient soil 1 Z-level beneath them (currently observed to be at least one unmined tile within a two-tile radius); underground trees not only ignore this restriction for dry subterranean soil but will also grow on muddy subterranean stone. Additionally, saplings on soil cavern floors will block the construction of farm plots unless there is also a dusting or pile of mud beneath them.

Trees ''cannot'' be specifically "planted"; even if a map is stripped of all trees, new saplings will regrow, randomly and in their own time. Sadly, the [[elf|elves]] do not seem to comprehend this. It is possible to [[tree farming|farm]] trees by walling off or engineering a patch of soil and locking it away so your dwarves don't trample all over it, but it will take a long time for the farm to yield results. After you expose the [[caverns]] subterranean flora (including trees) will begin to grow on any exposed and previously bare soil within your fortress; this can be annoying when a copse of blood thorns suddenly appears in your [[sand#Glass|sand collection]] area, but allows you to easily mine out large subterranean tree farms full of colorful subterranean trees.
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== List of tree species ==

A second trunk tile means that the trunk can branch horizontally. The first branch tile represents thick branches, the second, if present - branches covered with leaves/needles. Trees with leafy branches also have twigs.{{verify}} Mushroom caps are the same color as the trunk and consist of ramp-like and wall-like tiles.

{{multi-tile tree table head}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Acacia]]|hab=Tropical Dry Broadleaf Forest Tropical Grassland Tropical Savanna Tropical Shrubland|align=All (Dry)|root=|trunk={{tile|O|6:0}}{{tile|═|6:0}}|branch={{tile|─|6:0}}{{tile|¼|2:0}}|growths={{tile|`|2:0}} Leaves {{tile|U|7:0}} Flowers {{tile|%|2:0}} Pods |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=thorns}}

|}


{{migrated section}}
{{Tree table head}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Acacia]]|tile={{tile|¼|7:1}}|hab=Tropical Dry Broadleaf Forest Tropical Grassland Tropical Savanna Tropical Shrubland|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=thorns}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Alder]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.410|pref=catkins autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Almond]]|tile={{tile|♣|7:1}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.410|pref=catkins autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Ash (tree)|Ash]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.600|pref=flying keys autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Birch]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.650|pref=catkins silver bark autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Black-cap]]|tile={{tile|¼|0:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.650|pref=gloomy appeal}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Blood thorn]]|tile={{tile|¼|4:0}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layer 3) Subterranean Chasm|align=All|decid=No|wt=1.250|pref=sickening appearance}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Cacao tree]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.430|pref=flowers}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Candlenut]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.140|pref=nuts}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Cedar]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Temperate Conifer Forest Tropical Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.570|pref=majesty}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Chestnut]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.430|pref=smelly catkins spiny pods chestnuts autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Feather tree]]|tile={{tile|¼|7:1}}|hab=Not Freezing|align=Good (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.100|pref=feathery leaves}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Fungiwood]]|tile={{tile|¼|6:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 1-2)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=fine grain}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Glumprong]]|tile={{tile|¼|5:0}}|hab=Not Freezing|align=Evil (Dry)|decid=No|wt=1.200|pref=living shadows}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Goblin-cap]]|tile={{tile|¼|4:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=stunning color}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Highwood]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Not Freezing|align=Savage (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.500|pref=magnificence}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Kapok]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.260|pref=buttresses}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Larch]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Taiga Temperate Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.590|pref=cones needles}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Mango tree]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.520|pref=sweet-smelling flowers}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Mahogany]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=loose inflorescences}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Maple]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Temperate Broadleaf Forest Temperate Grassland Temperate Savanna Temperate Shrubland|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.540|pref=autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Mangrove]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Mangrove Swamp|align=All (Wet)|decid=No|wt=0.830|pref=roots}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Nether-cap]]|tile={{tile|¼|1:0}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layer 3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.550|pref=coldness to the touch (wood has [MAT_FIXED_TEMP:10000])}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Oak]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.700|pref=acorns autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Palm]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Tropical|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.680|pref=leaves}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Pine]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Taiga Temperate Conifer Forest Tropical Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.510|pref=cones needles}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Rubber tree]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.490|pref=branch shedding}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Saguaro]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Desert|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.430|pref=amazing arms}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Spore tree]]|tile={{tile|¼|3:0}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=raining spores}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Tower-cap]]|tile={{tile|¼|7:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 1-2)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=great size}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Tunnel tube]]|tile={{tile|¼|5:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.500|pref=curving trunk}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Willow]]|tile={{tile|*|7:1}}|hab=Any Temperate Any Tropical Forest Tropical Grassland Tropical Savanna Tropical Shrubland Tropical Freshwater Swamp Tropical Saltwater Swamp Tropical Freshwater Marsh Tropical Saltwater Marsh|align=All (Wet)|decid=No|wt=0.390|pref=sad appearance fluffy catkins}}

|}



==Bugs==
* In fortress mode, tree fruit (and presumably, other growths) can't be harvested yet, though it's possible to eat fruit in [[adventure mode]]. See [[DF2014:Release information]].
* (0.40.2) Constructing on trees causes them to vanish. {{bug|6551}}
* (0.40.2) When a root tile is mined, the entire tree ceases to exist. {{bug|6749}}
* (0.40.2) Building something (e.g. a cage) in a tree and then chopping down the tree leaves the building floating in the air. {{bug|6949}}

{{Plants}}

[[Category:Map tiles]]
{{Category|Trees}}

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Amena Ralikema:

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|style="border:1px #AAA solid;padding:0.2em;"|{{{wt|}}}
|style="border:1px #AAA solid;padding:0.2em;"|{{{pref|}}}

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2014-07-13T13:34:09Z

Amena Ralikema:

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2014-07-13T13:33:03Z

Amena Ralikema: added cap column for the mushrooms

{| style="margin:1em 1em 1em 0;background:#F9F9F9;border:1px #AAA solid;border-collapse:collapse;" class="wikitable sortable" width=100%
|- style="background:#F2F2F2;text-align:center;"
!style="border:1px #AAA solid;padding:0.2em;" rowspan="2" | Name
!style="border:1px #AAA solid;padding:0.2em;" class="unsortable" rowspan="2" | Biome / Habitat
!style="border:1px #AAA solid;padding:0.2em;" rowspan="2" | Alignment
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!style="border:1px #AAA solid;padding:0.2em;" rowspan="2" | Deciduous
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!style="border:1px #AAA solid;padding:0.2em;" rowspan="2" | Wood Density (g/cm3)
!style="border:1px #AAA solid;padding:0.2em;" rowspan="2" | "Likes them for their..."
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!style="border:1px #AAA solid;padding:0.2em;" | Trunk
!style="border:1px #AAA solid;padding:0.2em;" | Branches

Tree

2014-07-13T13:30:54Z

Amena Ralikema: /* List of tree species */

{{quality|unrated}}
{{av}}
'''Trees''' are a multi-[[tile]] feature that can be found aboveground on all but the most arid or most mountainous of maps, and below ground in the [[caverns]]. What kind of trees grow in a given location depends on [[biome]], as different species prefer different conditions. For example, tropical areas often have palm trees, while colder areas feature pines. An exception are underground trees, such as [[nether-cap]]s, that will grown anywhere underground. The species of a tree in turn determines its properties, including its structure, the color and density of its wood and what kind of growths it produces. Note also that "trees" in DF covers also things that are not literally trees, such as large cacti (e.g. [[saguaro]]s) and mushrooms (e.g. all underground trees).

Trees are used as a source of [[wood]], an essential resource in the game, irreplaceable (or hard to replace) for some applications. Thus the amount of local trees greatly affects fortress development, as without a ready source of wood the player will be forced to rely on [[trade]] to get it. Tree growth density on the embark site is determined by its [[biome]], so it's displayed with the rest of the biome properties (temperature, etc.) on the "Choose Fortress Location" screen at [[embark]].

== Structure ==
Trees consist of several types of tiles - '''roots''', '''trunk''' sections, '''thick branches''', leafy '''branches''', and '''twigs''', that may be covered in a number of "growths" (leaves, needles, flowers, fruit, cones, etc.), depending on species and season. A single tree is a structure that can span multiple tiles of each type in both horizontal and vertical directions. For example, a typical deciduous tree will have a single tile-wide trunk at ground level supporting a multiple-level crown of intertwined trunk sections, branches and twigs covered with leaves. Not all species follow the same scheme, though - palms have a high, naked trunk that doesn't branch and just a tuft of leaves on top of it, and some species can have trunks that are thicker than a single tile at ground level. Trees also have an underground system of roots, but there is only one kind of root tiles and the extent of the root system doesn't seem to vary with species.

Graphically, vertical 1x1 trunk sections resemble wooden [[column]]s {{tile|O|6:0}}. The thicker trunks (2x2 and 3x3) are represented by rounded double-line structures. Above the first ground level the trunk may branch out, producing horizontal trunk sections that resemble wooden [[wall]]s {{tile|║|6:0}}. These can peter out into thick branches {{tile|│|6:0}} or end directly with leafy branches. A vertical trunk end, if not covered with a leafy branch, is represented by a cap character {{tile|⌂|6:0}}.

Root tiles ({{tile|¼|6:0}}) overlap a number of underground tiles below each tree. They can be designated for digging, but because they usually use the same brown color as the mining designation rectangle, the designation is not evident (the only exception are trees with white roots). Some trees can have multiple tiles of roots, others just the one;{{verify}} in either case, when a single tile of roots is dug out, the entire tree vanishes without a trace.

There are exceptions to the description above. [[Saguaro]]s don't have any leafy branches or twigs, just a trunk and thick branches. Most mushroom trees that grow in the caverns underground don't have branches - some have only a trunk and a cap
consisting of ramps that can be walked on.

Trees can be [[climb]]ed in both fortress and [[adventure mode]]. In a densely wooded areas, the overlapping tree crowns can form a continuous canopy that can be traversed by walking, climbing and/or jumping. Both types of branches provide floor-like support for walking, but twigs are too frail to support the weight of a dwarf. All kinds of trunk tiles are a treated as a solid barrier, except trunk tips - they can be looked and jumped over.

On ground level, tree trunks are obstacles that prevent [[channel]]ing or the creation of [[wall]]s and other [[construction]]s on their tiles. This is problematic for caravan [[wagon]]s, which require a path at least three tiles wide in order to access your fortress; on heavily forested maps it may be necessary to check [[trade depot|depot]] access ({{k|D}}) every once in a while as trees continue to grow to make sure wagons can get through, and chop down ({{k|d}}-{{k|t}}) the impeding forest if they can't. Later on this can actually become a blessing, as if there is only one or a few pathways to the fortress it makes it easier to route incoming caravans down certain well-defended pathways, instead of allowing them to choose their own way across the map, where they may fall foul of ambushers or worse. It also makes building above-ground constructions more challenging, as any trees in the way must be chopped down first.

=== Growths ===
Growths are the things that grow ''on'' a tree, i.e. they are not an essential part of the tree's structure and can be shed or picked without destroying the tree. This includes leaves, needles, flowers, fruit, seed pods, catkins, cones, etc. Each tree species has at least one type of growth, the most common one unsurprisingly being leaves.

The leaves of deciduous trees change color in the autumn, fall before the winter and grow back in the spring. Fallen leaves will color the tiles beneath their trees, turning the forest floor into colorful patchwork.

Trees of fruit-producing species usually grow flowers in spring and fruit later in the year. Flowers will fall in a cloud during the transition from flowers to fruit; the cloud is shown falling, and loo[k]ing at the ground after that will show "<tree> flowers" in addition to other tile contents. Both flowers and fruit appear and fall at set times through the year, so it's possible that a young tree that has never flowered to give fruit.

Fruit can be picked from trees in Adventure mode, but Fort mode harvesting is not yet in the game. Nevertheless, you can embark with fruit or acquire it from trade and brew it at a [[still]]. Fruit do fall on the ground in fortress mode, but they cannot be collected or brewed. Cutting a tree with fruit causes the fruits to vanish.

== Chopping down trees ==
{{main|Woodcutting}}

Trees can be cut down by dwarves to produce [[wood]]. It is enough to [[designate]] only one trunk tile for cutting to chop down the whole tree it belongs to. Any trunk tile will do, even those that are above ground, or even a single tile of a multi-tile trunk. As a result, it's impossible to "prune" trees by chopping down only parts of them.

Once a woodcutter is done with the first tile, the tree instantly converts to a number of free-floating logs that fall to the ground in a direction away from the cutter. Cutting a tree from a trunk section above ground level may result in the woodcutter losing their footing and crashing to the ground (similar to having a tile deconstructed under their feet).

== Products ==
=== Wood ===
{{main|Wood}}
{{migrated section}}

One of the variation between the different tree species is in the weight and color of their wood. Weight is often a minor concern but when using wood to create objects that will be moved, such as bins or buckets, choosing lighter wood is an advantage as it will be hauled faster. Heavier wood will make wooden weapons and siege engine projectiles more effective, while lighter wooden shields reduce penalties to speed while blocking just as well as heavier shields.

Nonetheless, all trees have the same intrinsic value{{verify}} (beyond the [[preference]]s of individual dwarves), although the [[color]] of the wood may matter for aesthetic purposes.

=== Fruit ===

== Growing trees ==
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Trees grow from '''saplings''', which start growing randomly on non-occupied tiles of a suitable biome; thus chopping down a forest may create a clearing, but within a couple of years a new forest will have grown. Saplings can be killed by heavy [[traffic|foot traffic]], but not by flooding — they can survive submergence for extended periods of time and will still grow to maturity once the water level drops to 4/7{{verify}} or lower. Dead saplings will remain for some seasons, and then disappear, more quickly if heavy traffic tramples them away. Growth from a sapling to a tree takes exactly 3 years. Many underground trees are called "young <tree>" instead of sapling, but the concept is the same. Saplings will not grow to maturity if their tile contains an item or building (including stockpile designations), though removing the item may cause the tree to spontaneously grow up. Paved [[road]]s and [[farm plot]]s periodically purge all terrain features below them, preventing trees (or shrubs) from growing in unwanted areas. Trees cannot grow on stairs or ramps, making it possible to keep trees out of your plumbing by using {{K|u}}p stairs instead of {{K|d}}igging (this does not reveal the tile above). Above-ground trees will only grow in areas where there is sufficient soil 1 Z-level beneath them (currently observed to be at least one unmined tile within a two-tile radius); underground trees not only ignore this restriction for dry subterranean soil but will also grow on muddy subterranean stone. Additionally, saplings on soil cavern floors will block the construction of farm plots unless there is also a dusting or pile of mud beneath them.

Trees ''cannot'' be specifically "planted"; even if a map is stripped of all trees, new saplings will regrow, randomly and in their own time. Sadly, the [[elf|elves]] do not seem to comprehend this. It is possible to [[tree farming|farm]] trees by walling off or engineering a patch of soil and locking it away so your dwarves don't trample all over it, but it will take a long time for the farm to yield results. After you expose the [[caverns]] subterranean flora (including trees) will begin to grow on any exposed and previously bare soil within your fortress; this can be annoying when a copse of blood thorns suddenly appears in your [[sand#Glass|sand collection]] area, but allows you to easily mine out large subterranean tree farms full of colorful subterranean trees.
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== List of tree species ==

A second trunk tile means that the trunk can branch horizontally.

{{multi-tile tree table head}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Acacia]]|hab=Tropical Dry Broadleaf Forest Tropical Grassland Tropical Savanna Tropical Shrubland|align=All (Dry)|root=|trunk={{tile|O|6:0}}{{tile|═|6:0}}|branch={{tile|─|6:0}}{{tile|¼|2:0}}|growths={{tile|`|2:0}} Leaves {{tile|U|7:0}} Flowers {{tile|%|2:0}} Pods |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=thorns}}

|}


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{{Tree table head}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Acacia]]|tile={{tile|¼|7:1}}|hab=Tropical Dry Broadleaf Forest Tropical Grassland Tropical Savanna Tropical Shrubland|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=thorns}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Alder]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.410|pref=catkins autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Almond]]|tile={{tile|♣|7:1}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.410|pref=catkins autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Ash (tree)|Ash]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.600|pref=flying keys autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Birch]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.650|pref=catkins silver bark autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Black-cap]]|tile={{tile|¼|0:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.650|pref=gloomy appeal}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Blood thorn]]|tile={{tile|¼|4:0}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layer 3) Subterranean Chasm|align=All|decid=No|wt=1.250|pref=sickening appearance}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Cacao tree]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.430|pref=flowers}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Candlenut]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.140|pref=nuts}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Cedar]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Temperate Conifer Forest Tropical Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.570|pref=majesty}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Chestnut]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.430|pref=smelly catkins spiny pods chestnuts autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Feather tree]]|tile={{tile|¼|7:1}}|hab=Not Freezing|align=Good (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.100|pref=feathery leaves}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Fungiwood]]|tile={{tile|¼|6:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 1-2)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=fine grain}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Glumprong]]|tile={{tile|¼|5:0}}|hab=Not Freezing|align=Evil (Dry)|decid=No|wt=1.200|pref=living shadows}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Goblin-cap]]|tile={{tile|¼|4:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=stunning color}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Highwood]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Not Freezing|align=Savage (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.500|pref=magnificence}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Kapok]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.260|pref=buttresses}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Larch]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Taiga Temperate Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.590|pref=cones needles}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Mango tree]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.520|pref=sweet-smelling flowers}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Mahogany]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=loose inflorescences}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Maple]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Temperate Broadleaf Forest Temperate Grassland Temperate Savanna Temperate Shrubland|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.540|pref=autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Mangrove]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Mangrove Swamp|align=All (Wet)|decid=No|wt=0.830|pref=roots}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Nether-cap]]|tile={{tile|¼|1:0}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layer 3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.550|pref=coldness to the touch (wood has [MAT_FIXED_TEMP:10000])}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Oak]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.700|pref=acorns autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Palm]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Tropical|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.680|pref=leaves}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Pine]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Taiga Temperate Conifer Forest Tropical Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.510|pref=cones needles}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Rubber tree]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.490|pref=branch shedding}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Saguaro]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Desert|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.430|pref=amazing arms}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Spore tree]]|tile={{tile|¼|3:0}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=raining spores}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Tower-cap]]|tile={{tile|¼|7:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 1-2)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=great size}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Tunnel tube]]|tile={{tile|¼|5:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.500|pref=curving trunk}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Willow]]|tile={{tile|*|7:1}}|hab=Any Temperate Any Tropical Forest Tropical Grassland Tropical Savanna Tropical Shrubland Tropical Freshwater Swamp Tropical Saltwater Swamp Tropical Freshwater Marsh Tropical Saltwater Marsh|align=All (Wet)|decid=No|wt=0.390|pref=sad appearance fluffy catkins}}

|}



==Bugs==
* In fortress mode, tree fruit (and presumably, other growths) can't be harvested yet, though it's possible to eat fruit in [[adventure mode]]. See [[DF2014:Release information]].
* (0.40.2) Constructing on trees causes them to vanish. {{bug|6551}}
* (0.40.2) When a root tile is mined, the entire tree ceases to exist. {{bug|6749}}
* (0.40.2) Building something (e.g. a cage) in a tree and then chopping down the tree leaves the building floating in the air. {{bug|6949}}

{{Plants}}

[[Category:Map tiles]]
{{Category|Trees}}

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'''Trees''' are a multi-[[tile]] feature that can be found aboveground on all but the most arid or most mountainous of maps, and below ground in the [[caverns]]. What kind of trees grow in a given location depends on [[biome]], as different species prefer different conditions. For example, tropical areas often have palm trees, while colder areas feature pines. An exception are underground trees, such as [[nether-cap]]s, that will grown anywhere underground. The species of a tree in turn determines its properties, including its structure, the color and density of its wood and what kind of growths it produces. Note also that "trees" in DF covers also things that are not literally trees, such as large cacti (e.g. [[saguaro]]s) and mushrooms (e.g. all underground trees).

Trees are used as a source of [[wood]], an essential resource in the game, irreplaceable (or hard to replace) for some applications. Thus the amount of local trees greatly affects fortress development, as without a ready source of wood the player will be forced to rely on [[trade]] to get it. Tree growth density on the embark site is determined by its [[biome]], so it's displayed with the rest of the biome properties (temperature, etc.) on the "Choose Fortress Location" screen at [[embark]].

== Structure ==
Trees consist of several types of tiles - '''roots''', '''trunk''' sections, '''thick branches''', leafy '''branches''', and '''twigs''', that may be covered in a number of "growths" (leaves, needles, flowers, fruit, cones, etc.), depending on species and season. A single tree is a structure that can span multiple tiles of each type in both horizontal and vertical directions. For example, a typical deciduous tree will have a single tile-wide trunk at ground level supporting a multiple-level crown of intertwined trunk sections, branches and twigs covered with leaves. Not all species follow the same scheme, though - palms have a high, naked trunk that doesn't branch and just a tuft of leaves on top of it, and some species can have trunks that are thicker than a single tile at ground level. Trees also have an underground system of roots, but there is only one kind of root tiles and the extent of the root system doesn't seem to vary with species.

Graphically, vertical 1x1 trunk sections resemble wooden [[column]]s {{tile|O|6:0}}. The thicker trunks (2x2 and 3x3) are represented by rounded double-line structures. Above the first ground level the trunk may branch out, producing horizontal trunk sections that resemble wooden [[wall]]s {{tile|║|6:0}}. These can peter out into thick branches {{tile|│|6:0}} or end directly with leafy branches. A vertical trunk end, if not covered with a leafy branch, is represented by a cap character {{tile|⌂|6:0}}.

Root tiles ({{tile|¼|6:0}}) overlap a number of underground tiles below each tree. They can be designated for digging, but because they usually use the same brown color as the mining designation rectangle, the designation is not evident (the only exception are trees with white roots). Some trees can have multiple tiles of roots, others just the one;{{verify}} in either case, when a single tile of roots is dug out, the entire tree vanishes without a trace.

There are exceptions to the description above. [[Saguaro]]s don't have any leafy branches or twigs, just a trunk and thick branches. Most mushroom trees that grow in the caverns underground don't have branches - some have only a trunk and a cap
consisting of ramps that can be walked on.

Trees can be [[climb]]ed in both fortress and [[adventure mode]]. In a densely wooded areas, the overlapping tree crowns can form a continuous canopy that can be traversed by walking, climbing and/or jumping. Both types of branches provide floor-like support for walking, but twigs are too frail to support the weight of a dwarf. All kinds of trunk tiles are a treated as a solid barrier, except trunk tips - they can be looked and jumped over.

On ground level, tree trunks are obstacles that prevent [[channel]]ing or the creation of [[wall]]s and other [[construction]]s on their tiles. This is problematic for caravan [[wagon]]s, which require a path at least three tiles wide in order to access your fortress; on heavily forested maps it may be necessary to check [[trade depot|depot]] access ({{k|D}}) every once in a while as trees continue to grow to make sure wagons can get through, and chop down ({{k|d}}-{{k|t}}) the impeding forest if they can't. Later on this can actually become a blessing, as if there is only one or a few pathways to the fortress it makes it easier to route incoming caravans down certain well-defended pathways, instead of allowing them to choose their own way across the map, where they may fall foul of ambushers or worse. It also makes building above-ground constructions more challenging, as any trees in the way must be chopped down first.

=== Growths ===
Growths are the things that grow ''on'' a tree, i.e. they are not an essential part of the tree's structure and can be shed or picked without destroying the tree. This includes leaves, needles, flowers, fruit, seed pods, catkins, cones, etc. Each tree species has at least one type of growth, the most common one unsurprisingly being leaves.

The leaves of deciduous trees change color in the autumn, fall before the winter and grow back in the spring. Fallen leaves will color the tiles beneath their trees, turning the forest floor into colorful patchwork.

Trees of fruit-producing species usually grow flowers in spring and fruit later in the year. Flowers will fall in a cloud during the transition from flowers to fruit; the cloud is shown falling, and loo[k]ing at the ground after that will show "<tree> flowers" in addition to other tile contents. Both flowers and fruit appear and fall at set times through the year, so it's possible that a young tree that has never flowered to give fruit.

Fruit can be picked from trees in Adventure mode, but Fort mode harvesting is not yet in the game. Nevertheless, you can embark with fruit or acquire it from trade and brew it at a [[still]]. Fruit do fall on the ground in fortress mode, but they cannot be collected or brewed. Cutting a tree with fruit causes the fruits to vanish.

== Chopping down trees ==
{{main|Woodcutting}}

Trees can be cut down by dwarves to produce [[wood]]. It is enough to [[designate]] only one trunk tile for cutting to chop down the whole tree it belongs to. Any trunk tile will do, even those that are above ground, or even a single tile of a multi-tile trunk. As a result, it's impossible to "prune" trees by chopping down only parts of them.

Once a woodcutter is done with the first tile, the tree instantly converts to a number of free-floating logs that fall to the ground in a direction away from the cutter. Cutting a tree from a trunk section above ground level may result in the woodcutter losing their footing and crashing to the ground (similar to having a tile deconstructed under their feet).

== Products ==
=== Wood ===
{{main|Wood}}
{{migrated section}}

One of the variation between the different tree species is in the weight and color of their wood. Weight is often a minor concern but when using wood to create objects that will be moved, such as bins or buckets, choosing lighter wood is an advantage as it will be hauled faster. Heavier wood will make wooden weapons and siege engine projectiles more effective, while lighter wooden shields reduce penalties to speed while blocking just as well as heavier shields.

Nonetheless, all trees have the same intrinsic value{{verify}} (beyond the [[preference]]s of individual dwarves), although the [[color]] of the wood may matter for aesthetic purposes.

=== Fruit ===

== Growing trees ==
{{migrated section}}
Trees grow from '''saplings''', which start growing randomly on non-occupied tiles of a suitable biome; thus chopping down a forest may create a clearing, but within a couple of years a new forest will have grown. Saplings can be killed by heavy [[traffic|foot traffic]], but not by flooding — they can survive submergence for extended periods of time and will still grow to maturity once the water level drops to 4/7{{verify}} or lower. Dead saplings will remain for some seasons, and then disappear, more quickly if heavy traffic tramples them away. Growth from a sapling to a tree takes exactly 3 years. Many underground trees are called "young <tree>" instead of sapling, but the concept is the same. Saplings will not grow to maturity if their tile contains an item or building (including stockpile designations), though removing the item may cause the tree to spontaneously grow up. Paved [[road]]s and [[farm plot]]s periodically purge all terrain features below them, preventing trees (or shrubs) from growing in unwanted areas. Trees cannot grow on stairs or ramps, making it possible to keep trees out of your plumbing by using {{K|u}}p stairs instead of {{K|d}}igging (this does not reveal the tile above). Above-ground trees will only grow in areas where there is sufficient soil 1 Z-level beneath them (currently observed to be at least one unmined tile within a two-tile radius); underground trees not only ignore this restriction for dry subterranean soil but will also grow on muddy subterranean stone. Additionally, saplings on soil cavern floors will block the construction of farm plots unless there is also a dusting or pile of mud beneath them.

Trees ''cannot'' be specifically "planted"; even if a map is stripped of all trees, new saplings will regrow, randomly and in their own time. Sadly, the [[elf|elves]] do not seem to comprehend this. It is possible to [[tree farming|farm]] trees by walling off or engineering a patch of soil and locking it away so your dwarves don't trample all over it, but it will take a long time for the farm to yield results. After you expose the [[caverns]] subterranean flora (including trees) will begin to grow on any exposed and previously bare soil within your fortress; this can be annoying when a copse of blood thorns suddenly appears in your [[sand#Glass|sand collection]] area, but allows you to easily mine out large subterranean tree farms full of colorful subterranean trees.
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== List of tree species ==
{{multi-tile tree table head}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Acacia]]|hab=Tropical Dry Broadleaf Forest Tropical Grassland Tropical Savanna Tropical Shrubland|align=All (Dry)|root=|trunk={{tile|O|6:0}}{{tile|╬|6:0}}{{tile|⌂|6:0}}|branch={{tile|¼|2:0}}|growths={{tile|`|2:0}} Leaves {{tile|U|7:0}} Flowers {{tile|%|2:0}} Pods |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=thorns}}

|}


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{{Tree table head}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Acacia]]|tile={{tile|¼|7:1}}|hab=Tropical Dry Broadleaf Forest Tropical Grassland Tropical Savanna Tropical Shrubland|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=thorns}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Alder]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.410|pref=catkins autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Almond]]|tile={{tile|♣|7:1}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.410|pref=catkins autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Ash (tree)|Ash]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.600|pref=flying keys autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Birch]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.650|pref=catkins silver bark autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Black-cap]]|tile={{tile|¼|0:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.650|pref=gloomy appeal}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Blood thorn]]|tile={{tile|¼|4:0}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layer 3) Subterranean Chasm|align=All|decid=No|wt=1.250|pref=sickening appearance}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Cacao tree]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.430|pref=flowers}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Candlenut]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.140|pref=nuts}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Cedar]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Temperate Conifer Forest Tropical Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.570|pref=majesty}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Chestnut]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.430|pref=smelly catkins spiny pods chestnuts autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Feather tree]]|tile={{tile|¼|7:1}}|hab=Not Freezing|align=Good (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.100|pref=feathery leaves}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Fungiwood]]|tile={{tile|¼|6:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 1-2)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=fine grain}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Glumprong]]|tile={{tile|¼|5:0}}|hab=Not Freezing|align=Evil (Dry)|decid=No|wt=1.200|pref=living shadows}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Goblin-cap]]|tile={{tile|¼|4:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=stunning color}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Highwood]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Not Freezing|align=Savage (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.500|pref=magnificence}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Kapok]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.260|pref=buttresses}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Larch]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Taiga Temperate Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.590|pref=cones needles}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Mango tree]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.520|pref=sweet-smelling flowers}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Mahogany]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=loose inflorescences}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Maple]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Temperate Broadleaf Forest Temperate Grassland Temperate Savanna Temperate Shrubland|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.540|pref=autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Mangrove]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Mangrove Swamp|align=All (Wet)|decid=No|wt=0.830|pref=roots}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Nether-cap]]|tile={{tile|¼|1:0}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layer 3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.550|pref=coldness to the touch (wood has [MAT_FIXED_TEMP:10000])}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Oak]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.700|pref=acorns autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Palm]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Tropical|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.680|pref=leaves}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Pine]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Taiga Temperate Conifer Forest Tropical Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.510|pref=cones needles}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Rubber tree]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.490|pref=branch shedding}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Saguaro]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Desert|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.430|pref=amazing arms}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Spore tree]]|tile={{tile|¼|3:0}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=raining spores}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Tower-cap]]|tile={{tile|¼|7:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 1-2)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=great size}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Tunnel tube]]|tile={{tile|¼|5:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.500|pref=curving trunk}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Willow]]|tile={{tile|*|7:1}}|hab=Any Temperate Any Tropical Forest Tropical Grassland Tropical Savanna Tropical Shrubland Tropical Freshwater Swamp Tropical Saltwater Swamp Tropical Freshwater Marsh Tropical Saltwater Marsh|align=All (Wet)|decid=No|wt=0.390|pref=sad appearance fluffy catkins}}

|}



==Bugs==
* In fortress mode, tree fruit (and presumably, other growths) can't be harvested yet, though it's possible to eat fruit in [[adventure mode]]. See [[DF2014:Release information]].
* (0.40.2) Constructing on trees causes them to vanish. {{bug|6551}}
* (0.40.2) When a root tile is mined, the entire tree ceases to exist. {{bug|6749}}
* (0.40.2) Building something (e.g. a cage) in a tree and then chopping down the tree leaves the building floating in the air. {{bug|6949}}

{{Plants}}

[[Category:Map tiles]]
{{Category|Trees}}

Template:Multi-tile tree table row

2014-07-13T13:03:04Z

Amena Ralikema:

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Tree

2014-07-13T13:01:31Z

Amena Ralikema: /* Structure */

{{quality|unrated}}
{{av}}
'''Trees''' are a multi-[[tile]] feature that can be found aboveground on all but the most arid or most mountainous of maps, and below ground in the [[caverns]]. What kind of trees grow in a given location depends on [[biome]], as different species prefer different conditions. For example, tropical areas often have palm trees, while colder areas feature pines. An exception are underground trees, such as [[nether-cap]]s, that will grown anywhere underground. The species of a tree in turn determines its properties, including its structure, the color and density of its wood and what kind of growths it produces. Note also that "trees" in DF covers also things that are not literally trees, such as large cacti (e.g. [[saguaro]]s) and mushrooms (e.g. all underground trees).

Trees are used as a source of [[wood]], an essential resource in the game, irreplaceable (or hard to replace) for some applications. Thus the amount of local trees greatly affects fortress development, as without a ready source of wood the player will be forced to rely on [[trade]] to get it. Tree growth density on the embark site is determined by its [[biome]], so it's displayed with the rest of the biome properties (temperature, etc.) on the "Choose Fortress Location" screen at [[embark]].

== Structure ==
Trees consist of several types of tiles - '''roots''', '''trunk''' sections, '''thick branches''', leafy '''branches''', and '''twigs''', that may be covered in a number of "growths" (leaves, needles, flowers, fruit, cones, etc.), depending on species and season. A single tree is a structure that can span multiple tiles of each type in both horizontal and vertical directions. For example, a typical deciduous tree will have a single tile-wide trunk at ground level supporting a multiple-level crown of intertwined trunk sections, branches and twigs covered with leaves. Not all species follow the same scheme, though - palms have a high, naked trunk that doesn't branch and just a tuft of leaves on top of it, and some species can have trunks that are thicker than a single tile at ground level. Trees also have an underground system of roots, but there is only one kind of root tiles and the extent of the root system doesn't seem to vary with species.

Graphically, vertical 1x1 trunk sections resemble wooden [[column]]s ({{tile|O|6:0}}). The thicker trunks (2x2 and 3x3) are represented by rounded double-line structures. Above the first ground level the trunk may branch out, producing horizontal trunk sections that resemble wooden [[wall]]s ({{tile|║|6:0}}). These can peter out into thick branches (single lines {{tile|│|6:0}}) or end directly with leafy branches. A vertical trunk end, if not covered with a leafy branch, is represented by a cap character {{tile|⌂|6:0}}.

Root tiles ({{tile|¼|6:0}}) overlap a number of underground tiles below each tree. They can be designated for digging, but because they usually use the same brown color as the mining designation rectangle, the designation is not evident (the only exception are trees with white roots). Some trees can have multiple tiles of roots, others just the one;{{verify}} in either case, when a single tile of roots is dug out, the entire tree vanishes without a trace.

Trees can be [[climb]]ed in both fortress and [[adventure mode]]. In a densely wooded areas, the overlapping tree crowns can form a continuous canopy that can be traversed by walking, climbing and/or jumping. Both types of branches provide floor-like support for walking, but twigs are too frail to support the weight of a dwarf. All kinds of trunk tiles are a treated as a solid barrier, except trunk tips - they can be looked and jumped over.

On ground level, tree trunks are obstacles that prevent [[channel]]ing or the creation of [[wall]]s and other [[construction]]s on their tiles. This is problematic for caravan [[wagon]]s, which require a path at least three tiles wide in order to access your fortress; on heavily forested maps it may be necessary to check [[trade depot|depot]] access ({{k|D}}) every once in a while as trees continue to grow to make sure wagons can get through, and chop down ({{k|d}}-{{k|t}}) the impeding forest if they can't. Later on this can actually become a blessing, as if there is only one or a few pathways to the fortress it makes it easier to route incoming caravans down certain well-defended pathways, instead of allowing them to choose their own way across the map, where they may fall foul of ambushers or worse. It also makes building above-ground constructions more challenging, as any trees in the way must be chopped down first.

=== Growths ===
Growths are the things that grow ''on'' a tree, i.e. they are not an essential part of the tree's structure and can be shed or picked without destroying the tree. This includes leaves, needles, flowers, fruit, seed pods, catkins, cones, etc. Each tree species has at least one type of growth, the most common one unsurprisingly being leaves.

The leaves of deciduous trees change color in the autumn, fall before the winter and grow back in the spring. Fallen leaves will color the tiles beneath their trees, turning the forest floor into colorful patchwork.

Trees of fruit-producing species usually grow flowers in spring and fruit later in the year. Flowers will fall in a cloud during the transition from flowers to fruit; the cloud is shown falling, and loo[k]ing at the ground after that will show "<tree> flowers" in addition to other tile contents. Both flowers and fruit appear and fall at set times through the year, so it's possible that a young tree that has never flowered to give fruit.

Fruit can be picked from trees in Adventure mode, but Fort mode harvesting is not yet in the game. Nevertheless, you can embark with fruit or acquire it from trade and brew it at a [[still]]. Fruit do fall on the ground in fortress mode, but they cannot be collected or brewed. Cutting a tree with fruit causes the fruits to vanish.

== Chopping down trees ==
{{main|Woodcutting}}

Trees can be cut down by dwarves to produce [[wood]]. It is enough to [[designate]] only one trunk tile for cutting to chop down the whole tree it belongs to. Any trunk tile will do, even those that are above ground, or even a single tile of a multi-tile trunk. As a result, it's impossible to "prune" trees by chopping down only parts of them.

Once a woodcutter is done with the first tile, the tree instantly converts to a number of free-floating logs that fall to the ground in a direction away from the cutter. Cutting a tree from a trunk section above ground level may result in the woodcutter losing their footing and crashing to the ground (similar to having a tile deconstructed under their feet).

== Products ==
=== Wood ===
{{main|Wood}}
{{migrated section}}

One of the variation between the different tree species is in the weight and color of their wood. Weight is often a minor concern but when using wood to create objects that will be moved, such as bins or buckets, choosing lighter wood is an advantage as it will be hauled faster. Heavier wood will make wooden weapons and siege engine projectiles more effective, while lighter wooden shields reduce penalties to speed while blocking just as well as heavier shields.

Nonetheless, all trees have the same intrinsic value{{verify}} (beyond the [[preference]]s of individual dwarves), although the [[color]] of the wood may matter for aesthetic purposes.

=== Fruit ===

== Growing trees ==
{{migrated section}}
Trees grow from '''saplings''', which start growing randomly on non-occupied tiles of a suitable biome; thus chopping down a forest may create a clearing, but within a couple of years a new forest will have grown. Saplings can be killed by heavy [[traffic|foot traffic]], but not by flooding — they can survive submergence for extended periods of time and will still grow to maturity once the water level drops to 4/7{{verify}} or lower. Dead saplings will remain for some seasons, and then disappear, more quickly if heavy traffic tramples them away. Growth from a sapling to a tree takes exactly 3 years. Many underground trees are called "young <tree>" instead of sapling, but the concept is the same. Saplings will not grow to maturity if their tile contains an item or building (including stockpile designations), though removing the item may cause the tree to spontaneously grow up. Paved [[road]]s and [[farm plot]]s periodically purge all terrain features below them, preventing trees (or shrubs) from growing in unwanted areas. Trees cannot grow on stairs or ramps, making it possible to keep trees out of your plumbing by using {{K|u}}p stairs instead of {{K|d}}igging (this does not reveal the tile above). Above-ground trees will only grow in areas where there is sufficient soil 1 Z-level beneath them (currently observed to be at least one unmined tile within a two-tile radius); underground trees not only ignore this restriction for dry subterranean soil but will also grow on muddy subterranean stone. Additionally, saplings on soil cavern floors will block the construction of farm plots unless there is also a dusting or pile of mud beneath them.

Trees ''cannot'' be specifically "planted"; even if a map is stripped of all trees, new saplings will regrow, randomly and in their own time. Sadly, the [[elf|elves]] do not seem to comprehend this. It is possible to [[tree farming|farm]] trees by walling off or engineering a patch of soil and locking it away so your dwarves don't trample all over it, but it will take a long time for the farm to yield results. After you expose the [[caverns]] subterranean flora (including trees) will begin to grow on any exposed and previously bare soil within your fortress; this can be annoying when a copse of blood thorns suddenly appears in your [[sand#Glass|sand collection]] area, but allows you to easily mine out large subterranean tree farms full of colorful subterranean trees.
{{clear}}

== List of tree species ==
{{multi-tile tree table head}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Acacia]]|hab=Tropical Dry Broadleaf Forest Tropical Grassland Tropical Savanna Tropical Shrubland|align=All (Dry)|root=|trunk={{tile|O|6:0}}{{tile|╬|6:0}}{{tile|⌂|6:0}}|branch={{tile|¼|2:0}}|growths={{tile|`|2:0}} Leaves {{tile|U|7:0}} Flowers {{tile|%|2:0}} Pods |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=thorns}}

|}


{{migrated section}}
{{Tree table head}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Acacia]]|tile={{tile|¼|7:1}}|hab=Tropical Dry Broadleaf Forest Tropical Grassland Tropical Savanna Tropical Shrubland|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=thorns}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Alder]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.410|pref=catkins autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Almond]]|tile={{tile|♣|7:1}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.410|pref=catkins autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Ash (tree)|Ash]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.600|pref=flying keys autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Birch]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.650|pref=catkins silver bark autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Black-cap]]|tile={{tile|¼|0:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.650|pref=gloomy appeal}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Blood thorn]]|tile={{tile|¼|4:0}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layer 3) Subterranean Chasm|align=All|decid=No|wt=1.250|pref=sickening appearance}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Cacao tree]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.430|pref=flowers}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Candlenut]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.140|pref=nuts}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Cedar]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Temperate Conifer Forest Tropical Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.570|pref=majesty}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Chestnut]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.430|pref=smelly catkins spiny pods chestnuts autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Feather tree]]|tile={{tile|¼|7:1}}|hab=Not Freezing|align=Good (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.100|pref=feathery leaves}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Fungiwood]]|tile={{tile|¼|6:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 1-2)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=fine grain}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Glumprong]]|tile={{tile|¼|5:0}}|hab=Not Freezing|align=Evil (Dry)|decid=No|wt=1.200|pref=living shadows}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Goblin-cap]]|tile={{tile|¼|4:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=stunning color}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Highwood]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Not Freezing|align=Savage (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.500|pref=magnificence}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Kapok]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.260|pref=buttresses}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Larch]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Taiga Temperate Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.590|pref=cones needles}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Mango tree]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.520|pref=sweet-smelling flowers}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Mahogany]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=loose inflorescences}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Maple]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Temperate Broadleaf Forest Temperate Grassland Temperate Savanna Temperate Shrubland|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.540|pref=autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Mangrove]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Mangrove Swamp|align=All (Wet)|decid=No|wt=0.830|pref=roots}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Nether-cap]]|tile={{tile|¼|1:0}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layer 3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.550|pref=coldness to the touch (wood has [MAT_FIXED_TEMP:10000])}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Oak]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.700|pref=acorns autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Palm]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Tropical|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.680|pref=leaves}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Pine]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Taiga Temperate Conifer Forest Tropical Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.510|pref=cones needles}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Rubber tree]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.490|pref=branch shedding}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Saguaro]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Desert|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.430|pref=amazing arms}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Spore tree]]|tile={{tile|¼|3:0}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=raining spores}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Tower-cap]]|tile={{tile|¼|7:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 1-2)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=great size}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Tunnel tube]]|tile={{tile|¼|5:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.500|pref=curving trunk}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Willow]]|tile={{tile|*|7:1}}|hab=Any Temperate Any Tropical Forest Tropical Grassland Tropical Savanna Tropical Shrubland Tropical Freshwater Swamp Tropical Saltwater Swamp Tropical Freshwater Marsh Tropical Saltwater Marsh|align=All (Wet)|decid=No|wt=0.390|pref=sad appearance fluffy catkins}}

|}



==Bugs==
* In fortress mode, tree fruit (and presumably, other growths) can't be harvested yet, though it's possible to eat fruit in [[adventure mode]]. See [[DF2014:Release information]].
* (0.40.2) Constructing on trees causes them to vanish. {{bug|6551}}
* (0.40.2) When a root tile is mined, the entire tree ceases to exist. {{bug|6749}}
* (0.40.2) Building something (e.g. a cage) in a tree and then chopping down the tree leaves the building floating in the air. {{bug|6949}}

{{Plants}}

[[Category:Map tiles]]
{{Category|Trees}}

Tree

2014-07-13T12:43:55Z

Amena Ralikema: /* Structure */ actually, saguaros seem to have green trunks and branches, and the mushroom trees are weird

Tree

2014-07-13T12:42:23Z

Amena Ralikema:

{{quality|unrated}}
{{av}}
'''Trees''' are a multi-[[tile]] feature that can be found aboveground on all but the most arid or most mountainous of maps, and below ground in the [[caverns]]. What kind of trees grow in a given location depends on [[biome]], as different species prefer different conditions. For example, tropical areas often have palm trees, while colder areas feature pines. An exception are underground trees, such as [[nether-cap]]s, that will grown anywhere underground. The species of a tree in turn determines its properties, including its structure, the color and density of its wood and what kind of growths it produces. Note also that "trees" in DF covers also things that are not literally trees, such as large cacti (e.g. [[saguaro]]s) and mushrooms (e.g. all underground trees).

Trees are used as a source of [[wood]], an essential resource in the game, irreplaceable (or hard to replace) for some applications. Thus the amount of local trees greatly affects fortress development, as without a ready source of wood the player will be forced to rely on [[trade]] to get it. Tree growth density on the embark site is determined by its [[biome]], so it's displayed with the rest of the biome properties (temperature, etc.) on the "Choose Fortress Location" screen at [[embark]].

== Structure ==
Trees consist of several types of tiles - '''roots''', '''trunk''' sections, '''thick branches''', leafy '''branches''', and '''twigs''', that may be covered in a number of "growths" (leaves, needles, flowers, fruit, cones, etc., depending on species). A single tree is a structure that can span multiple tiles of each type in both horizontal and vertical directions. For example, a typical deciduous tree will have a single tile-wide trunk at ground level supporting a multiple-level crown of intertwined trunk sections, branches and twigs covered with leaves. Not all species follow the same scheme, though - palms have a high, naked trunk that doesn't branch and just a tuft of leaves on top of it, and some species can have trunks that are thicker than a single tile at ground level. Underground, things are simpler, as there is only one kind of root tiles and the extent of the root system doesn't seem to vary with species.

Graphically, vertical 1x1 trunk sections resemble wooden [[column]]s ({{tile|O|6:0}}). The thicker trunks (2x2 and 3x3) are represented by rounded double-line structures. Above the first ground level the trunk may branch out, producing horizontal trunk sections that resemble wooden [[wall]]s ({{tile|║|6:0}}). These can peter out into thick branches (single lines {{tile|│|6:0}}) or end directly with leafy branches. A vertical trunk end, if not covered with a leafy branch, is represented by a cap character {{tile|⌂|6:0}}.

Root tiles ({{tile|¼|6:0}}) can be designated for digging, but because they usually use the same brown color as the mining designation rectangle that may be not evident (the only exception are trees with white roots). Some trees can have multiple tiles of roots, others just the one;{{verify}} in either case, when a single tile of roots is dug out, the entire tree vanishes without a trace.

Roots, trunks and thick branches share the same color, which is specific to the species (usually brown, occasionally white). Leafy branches and twigs are also the same color, usually green, but their tiles may get overlapped by the tiles of the tree's flowers and fruit in the appropriate seasons.

Trees can be [[climb]]ed in both fortress and [[adventure mode]], and most types of tiles in the crown provide support for walking. In a densely wooded areas, the overlapping tree crowns can form a continuous canopy that can be traversed.

Tree trunks on ground level form a solid barrier to movement, preventing [[channel]]ing or the creation of [[wall]]s and other [[construction]]s on their tiles. This is problematic for caravan [[wagon]]s, which require a path at least three tiles wide in order to access your fortress; on heavily forested maps it may be necessary to check [[trade depot|depot]] access ({{k|D}}) every once in a while as trees continue to grow to make sure wagons can get through, and chop down ({{k|d}}-{{k|t}}) the impeding forest if they can't. Later on this can actually become a blessing, as if there is only one or a few pathways to the fortress it makes it easier to route incoming caravans down certain well-defended pathways, instead of allowing them to choose their own way across the map, where they may fall foul of ambushers or worse. It also makes building above-ground constructions more challenging, as any trees in the way must be chopped down first.

=== Growths ===
Growths are the things that grow ''on'' a tree, i.e. they are not an essential part of the tree's structure and can be shed or picked without destroying the tree. This includes leaves, needles, flowers, fruit, seed pods, catkins, cones, etc. Each tree species has at least one type of growth, the most common one unsurprisingly being leaves.

The leaves of deciduous trees change color in the autumn, fall before the winter and grow back in the spring. Fallen leaves will color the tiles beneath their trees, turning the forest floor into colorful patchwork.

Trees of fruit-producing species usually grow flowers in spring and fruit later in the year. Flowers will fall in a cloud during the transition from flowers to fruit; the cloud is shown falling, and loo[k]ing at the ground after that will show "<tree> flowers" in addition to other tile contents. Both flowers and fruit appear and fall at set times through the year, so it's possible that a young tree that has never flowered to give fruit.

Fruit can be picked from trees in Adventure mode, but Fort mode harvesting is not yet in the game. Nevertheless, you can embark with fruit or acquire it from trade and brew it at a [[still]]. Fruit do fall on the ground in fortress mode, but they cannot be collected or brewed. Cutting a tree with fruit causes the fruits to vanish.

== Chopping down trees ==
{{main|Woodcutting}}

Trees can be cut down by dwarves to produce [[wood]]. It is enough to [[designate]] only one trunk tile for cutting to chop down the whole tree it belongs to. Any trunk tile will do, even those that are above ground, or even a single tile of a multi-tile trunk. As a result, it's impossible to "prune" trees by chopping down only parts of them.

Once a woodcutter is done with the first tile, the tree instantly converts to a number of free-floating logs that fall to the ground in a direction away from the cutter. Cutting a tree from a trunk section above ground level may result in the woodcutter losing their footing and crashing to the ground (similar to having a tile deconstructed under their feet).

== Products ==
=== Wood ===
{{main|Wood}}
{{migrated section}}

One of the variation between the different tree species is in the weight and color of their wood. Weight is often a minor concern but when using wood to create objects that will be moved, such as bins or buckets, choosing lighter wood is an advantage as it will be hauled faster. Heavier wood will make wooden weapons and siege engine projectiles more effective, while lighter wooden shields reduce penalties to speed while blocking just as well as heavier shields.

Nonetheless, all trees have the same intrinsic value{{verify}} (beyond the [[preference]]s of individual dwarves), although the [[color]] of the wood may matter for aesthetic purposes.

=== Fruit ===

== Growing trees ==
{{migrated section}}
Trees grow from '''saplings''', which start growing randomly on non-occupied tiles of a suitable biome; thus chopping down a forest may create a clearing, but within a couple of years a new forest will have grown. Saplings can be killed by heavy [[traffic|foot traffic]], but not by flooding — they can survive submergence for extended periods of time and will still grow to maturity once the water level drops to 4/7{{verify}} or lower. Dead saplings will remain for some seasons, and then disappear, more quickly if heavy traffic tramples them away. Growth from a sapling to a tree takes exactly 3 years. Many underground trees are called "young <tree>" instead of sapling, but the concept is the same. Saplings will not grow to maturity if their tile contains an item or building (including stockpile designations), though removing the item may cause the tree to spontaneously grow up. Paved [[road]]s and [[farm plot]]s periodically purge all terrain features below them, preventing trees (or shrubs) from growing in unwanted areas. Trees cannot grow on stairs or ramps, making it possible to keep trees out of your plumbing by using {{K|u}}p stairs instead of {{K|d}}igging (this does not reveal the tile above). Above-ground trees will only grow in areas where there is sufficient soil 1 Z-level beneath them (currently observed to be at least one unmined tile within a two-tile radius); underground trees not only ignore this restriction for dry subterranean soil but will also grow on muddy subterranean stone. Additionally, saplings on soil cavern floors will block the construction of farm plots unless there is also a dusting or pile of mud beneath them.

Trees ''cannot'' be specifically "planted"; even if a map is stripped of all trees, new saplings will regrow, randomly and in their own time. Sadly, the [[elf|elves]] do not seem to comprehend this. It is possible to [[tree farming|farm]] trees by walling off or engineering a patch of soil and locking it away so your dwarves don't trample all over it, but it will take a long time for the farm to yield results. After you expose the [[caverns]] subterranean flora (including trees) will begin to grow on any exposed and previously bare soil within your fortress; this can be annoying when a copse of blood thorns suddenly appears in your [[sand#Glass|sand collection]] area, but allows you to easily mine out large subterranean tree farms full of colorful subterranean trees.
{{clear}}

== List of tree species ==
{{multi-tile tree table head}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Acacia]]|hab=Tropical Dry Broadleaf Forest Tropical Grassland Tropical Savanna Tropical Shrubland|align=All (Dry)|root=|trunk={{tile|O|6:0}}{{tile|╬|6:0}}{{tile|⌂|6:0}}|branch={{tile|¼|2:0}}|growths={{tile|`|2:0}} Leaves {{tile|U|7:0}} Flowers {{tile|%|2:0}} Pods |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=thorns}}

|}


{{migrated section}}
{{Tree table head}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Acacia]]|tile={{tile|¼|7:1}}|hab=Tropical Dry Broadleaf Forest Tropical Grassland Tropical Savanna Tropical Shrubland|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=thorns}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Alder]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.410|pref=catkins autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Almond]]|tile={{tile|♣|7:1}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.410|pref=catkins autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Ash (tree)|Ash]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.600|pref=flying keys autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Birch]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.650|pref=catkins silver bark autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Black-cap]]|tile={{tile|¼|0:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.650|pref=gloomy appeal}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Blood thorn]]|tile={{tile|¼|4:0}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layer 3) Subterranean Chasm|align=All|decid=No|wt=1.250|pref=sickening appearance}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Cacao tree]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.430|pref=flowers}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Candlenut]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.140|pref=nuts}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Cedar]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Temperate Conifer Forest Tropical Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.570|pref=majesty}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Chestnut]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.430|pref=smelly catkins spiny pods chestnuts autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Feather tree]]|tile={{tile|¼|7:1}}|hab=Not Freezing|align=Good (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.100|pref=feathery leaves}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Fungiwood]]|tile={{tile|¼|6:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 1-2)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=fine grain}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Glumprong]]|tile={{tile|¼|5:0}}|hab=Not Freezing|align=Evil (Dry)|decid=No|wt=1.200|pref=living shadows}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Goblin-cap]]|tile={{tile|¼|4:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=stunning color}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Highwood]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Not Freezing|align=Savage (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.500|pref=magnificence}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Kapok]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.260|pref=buttresses}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Larch]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Taiga Temperate Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.590|pref=cones needles}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Mango tree]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.520|pref=sweet-smelling flowers}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Mahogany]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=loose inflorescences}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Maple]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Temperate Broadleaf Forest Temperate Grassland Temperate Savanna Temperate Shrubland|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.540|pref=autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Mangrove]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Mangrove Swamp|align=All (Wet)|decid=No|wt=0.830|pref=roots}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Nether-cap]]|tile={{tile|¼|1:0}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layer 3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.550|pref=coldness to the touch (wood has [MAT_FIXED_TEMP:10000])}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Oak]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.700|pref=acorns autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Palm]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Tropical|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.680|pref=leaves}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Pine]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Taiga Temperate Conifer Forest Tropical Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.510|pref=cones needles}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Rubber tree]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.490|pref=branch shedding}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Saguaro]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Desert|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.430|pref=amazing arms}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Spore tree]]|tile={{tile|¼|3:0}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=raining spores}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Tower-cap]]|tile={{tile|¼|7:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 1-2)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=great size}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Tunnel tube]]|tile={{tile|¼|5:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.500|pref=curving trunk}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Willow]]|tile={{tile|*|7:1}}|hab=Any Temperate Any Tropical Forest Tropical Grassland Tropical Savanna Tropical Shrubland Tropical Freshwater Swamp Tropical Saltwater Swamp Tropical Freshwater Marsh Tropical Saltwater Marsh|align=All (Wet)|decid=No|wt=0.390|pref=sad appearance fluffy catkins}}

|}



==Bugs==
* In fortress mode, tree fruit (and presumably, other growths) can't be harvested yet, though it's possible to eat fruit in [[adventure mode]]. See [[DF2014:Release information]].
* (0.40.2) Constructing on trees causes them to vanish. {{bug|6551}}
* (0.40.2) When a root tile is mined, the entire tree ceases to exist. {{bug|6749}}
* (0.40.2) Building something (e.g. a cage) in a tree and then chopping down the tree leaves the building floating in the air. {{bug|6949}}

{{Plants}}

[[Category:Map tiles]]
{{Category|Trees}}

Tree

2014-07-13T10:12:48Z

Amena Ralikema: /* Structure */

{{quality|unrated}}
{{av}}
'''Trees''' are a multi-[[tile]] feature that can be found aboveground on all but the most arid or most mountainous of maps, and below ground in the [[caverns]]. What kind of trees grow in a given location depends on [[biome]], as different species prefer different conditions. For example, tropical areas often have palm trees, while colder areas feature pines. An exception are underground trees, such as [[nether-cap]]s, that will grown anywhere underground. The species of a tree in turn determines its properties, including its structure, the color and density of its wood and what kind of growths it produces. Note also that "trees" in DF covers also things that are not literally trees, such as large cacti (e.g. [[saguaro]]s) and mushrooms (e.g. all underground trees).

Trees are used as a source of [[wood]], an essential resource in the game, irreplaceable (or hard to replace) for some applications. Thus the amount of local trees greatly affects fortress development, as without a ready source of wood the player will be forced to rely on [[trade]] to get it. Tree growth density on the embark site is determined by its [[biome]], so it's displayed with the rest of the biome properties (temperature, etc.) on the "Choose Fortress Location" screen at [[embark]].

== Structure ==
Trees consist of several types of tiles - '''roots''', '''trunk''' sections, '''thick branches''', leafy '''branches''', and '''twigs''', that may be covered in a number of "growths" (leaves, needles, flowers, fruit, cones, etc., depending on species). A single tree is a structure that can span multiple tiles of each type in both horizontal and vertical directions. For example, a typical deciduous tree will have a single tile-wide trunk at ground level supporting a multiple-level crown of intertwined trunk sections, branches and twigs covered with leaves. Not all species follow the same scheme, though - palms have a high, naked trunk that doesn't branch and just a tuft of leaves on top of it, and some species can have trunks that are thicker than a single tile at ground level. Underground, things are simpler, as there is only one kind of root tiles and the extent of the root system doesn't seem to vary with species.

Graphically, vertical 1x1 trunk sections resemble wooden [[column]]s (). The thicker trunks (2x2 and 3x3) are represented by rounded double-line structures. Above ground, the trunk may branch out, producing horizontal trunk sections that resemble wooden [[wall]]s. These can peter out into thick branches (single lines) or end directly with leafy branches. A vertical trunk end, if not covered with a leafy branch, is represented by a cap character ().

Trees can be [[climb]]ed in both fortress and [[adventure mode]], and most types of tiles in the crown provide support for walking. In a densely wooded areas, the overlapping tree crowns can form a continuous canopy that can be traversed.

Roots can be designated for digging, but because they usually use the same brown color as the mining designation rectangle that may be not evident (the only exception are trees with white roots). Some trees can have multiple tiles of roots, others just the one;{{verify}} in either case, when a single tile of roots is dug out, the entire tree vanishes without a trace.

Tree trunks on ground level form a solid barrier to movement, preventing [[channel]]ing or the creation of [[wall]]s and other [[construction]]s on their tiles. This is problematic for caravan [[wagon]]s, which require a path at least three tiles wide in order to access your fortress; on heavily forested maps it may be necessary to check [[trade depot|depot]] access ({{k|D}}) every once in a while as trees continue to grow to make sure wagons can get through, and chop down ({{k|d}}-{{k|t}}) the impeding forest if they can't. Later on this can actually become a blessing, as if there is only one or a few pathways to the fortress it makes it easier to route incoming caravans down certain well-defended pathways, instead of allowing them to choose their own way across the map, where they may fall foul of ambushers or worse. It also makes building above-ground constructions more challenging, as any trees in the way must be chopped down first.

{{migrated section}}
Viewed on their same [[z-level]], many different sub-types of trees have their own symbol, such as {{tile|♣|2:0}}, {{tile|♠|2:0}}, {{tile|¶|2:0}}, {{tile|╞|2:0}} or {{tile|⌠|2:0}}. Some share the same symbol, but since the differences are only in preferences, this is not a significant problem (see table below for symbol pairings). For most purposes, a tree is a tree. Trees viewed from one z-level higher look like coloured rectangles ( {{tile|■|2:0}} ), appearing identical to coloured [[block]]s floating in the air. Deciduous trees will change colour to red or yellow in [[autumn]] ( {{tile|♣|4:1}}, {{tile|♠|6:1}} ), and lose their leaves in [[winter]] ( {{tile|╞|6:0}} ).

=== Growths ===
Growths are the things that grow ''on'' a tree, i.e. they are not an essential part of the tree's structure and can be shed or picked without destroying the tree. This includes leaves, needles, flowers, fruit, seed pods, catkins, cones, etc. Each tree species has at least one type of growth, the most common one unsurprisingly being leaves.

The leaves of deciduous trees change color in the autumn, fall before the winter and grow back in the spring. Fallen leaves will color the tiles beneath their trees, turning the forest floor into colorful patchwork.

Trees of fruit-producing species usually grow flowers in spring and fruit later in the year. Flowers will fall in a cloud during the transition from flowers to fruit; the cloud is shown falling, and loo[k]ing at the ground after that will show "<tree> flowers" in addition to other tile contents. Both flowers and fruit appear and fall at set times through the year, so it's possible that a young tree that has never flowered to give fruit.

Fruit can be picked from trees in Adventure mode, but Fort mode harvesting is not yet in the game. Nevertheless, you can embark with fruit or acquire it from trade and brew it at a [[still]]. Fruit do fall on the ground in fortress mode, but they cannot be collected or brewed. Cutting a tree with fruit causes the fruits to vanish.

== Chopping down trees ==
{{main|Woodcutting}}

Trees can be cut down by dwarves to produce [[wood]]. It is enough to [[designate]] only one trunk tile for cutting to chop down the whole tree it belongs to. Any trunk tile will do, even those that are above ground, or even a single tile of a multi-tile trunk. As a result, it's impossible to "prune" trees by chopping down only parts of them.

Once a woodcutter is done with the first tile, the tree instantly converts to a number of free-floating logs that fall to the ground in a direction away from the cutter. Cutting a tree from a trunk section above ground level may result in the woodcutter losing their footing and crashing to the ground (similar to having a tile deconstructed under their feet).

== Products ==
=== Wood ===
{{main|Wood}}
{{migrated section}}

One of the variation between the different tree species is in the weight and color of their wood. Weight is often a minor concern but when using wood to create objects that will be moved, such as bins or buckets, choosing lighter wood is an advantage as it will be hauled faster. Heavier wood will make wooden weapons and siege engine projectiles more effective, while lighter wooden shields reduce penalties to speed while blocking just as well as heavier shields.

Nonetheless, all trees have the same intrinsic value{{verify}} (beyond the [[preference]]s of individual dwarves), although the [[color]] of the wood may matter for aesthetic purposes.

=== Fruit ===

== Growing trees ==
{{migrated section}}
Trees grow from '''saplings''', which start growing randomly on non-occupied tiles of a suitable biome; thus chopping down a forest may create a clearing, but within a couple of years a new forest will have grown. Saplings can be killed by heavy [[traffic|foot traffic]], but not by flooding — they can survive submergence for extended periods of time and will still grow to maturity once the water level drops to 4/7{{verify}} or lower. Dead saplings will remain for some seasons, and then disappear, more quickly if heavy traffic tramples them away. Growth from a sapling to a tree takes exactly 3 years. Many underground trees are called "young <tree>" instead of sapling, but the concept is the same. Saplings will not grow to maturity if their tile contains an item or building (including stockpile designations), though removing the item may cause the tree to spontaneously grow up. Paved [[road]]s and [[farm plot]]s periodically purge all terrain features below them, preventing trees (or shrubs) from growing in unwanted areas. Trees cannot grow on stairs or ramps, making it possible to keep trees out of your plumbing by using {{K|u}}p stairs instead of {{K|d}}igging (this does not reveal the tile above). Above-ground trees will only grow in areas where there is sufficient soil 1 Z-level beneath them (currently observed to be at least one unmined tile within a two-tile radius); underground trees not only ignore this restriction for dry subterranean soil but will also grow on muddy subterranean stone. Additionally, saplings on soil cavern floors will block the construction of farm plots unless there is also a dusting or pile of mud beneath them.

Trees ''cannot'' be specifically "planted"; even if a map is stripped of all trees, new saplings will regrow, randomly and in their own time. Sadly, the [[elf|elves]] do not seem to comprehend this. It is possible to [[tree farming|farm]] trees by walling off or engineering a patch of soil and locking it away so your dwarves don't trample all over it, but it will take a long time for the farm to yield results. After you expose the [[caverns]] subterranean flora (including trees) will begin to grow on any exposed and previously bare soil within your fortress; this can be annoying when a copse of blood thorns suddenly appears in your [[sand#Glass|sand collection]] area, but allows you to easily mine out large subterranean tree farms full of colorful subterranean trees.
{{clear}}

== List of tree species ==
{{multi-tile tree table head}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Acacia]]|hab=Tropical Dry Broadleaf Forest Tropical Grassland Tropical Savanna Tropical Shrubland|align=All (Dry)|root=|trunk={{tile|O|6:0}}{{tile|╬|6:0}}{{tile|⌂|6:0}}|branch={{tile|¼|2:0:0}}|growths={{tile|`|2:0:0}} Leaves {{tile|U|7:0:1}} Flowers {{tile|%|2:0:1}} Pods |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=thorns}}

|}

{{migrated section}}
{{Tree table head}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Acacia]]|tile={{tile|¼|7:1}}|hab=Tropical Dry Broadleaf Forest Tropical Grassland Tropical Savanna Tropical Shrubland|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=thorns}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Alder]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.410|pref=catkins autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Almond]]|tile={{tile|♣|7:1}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.410|pref=catkins autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Ash (tree)|Ash]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.600|pref=flying keys autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Birch]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.650|pref=catkins silver bark autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Black-cap]]|tile={{tile|¼|0:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.650|pref=gloomy appeal}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Blood thorn]]|tile={{tile|¼|4:0}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layer 3) Subterranean Chasm|align=All|decid=No|wt=1.250|pref=sickening appearance}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Cacao tree]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.430|pref=flowers}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Candlenut]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.140|pref=nuts}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Cedar]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Temperate Conifer Forest Tropical Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.570|pref=majesty}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Chestnut]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.430|pref=smelly catkins spiny pods chestnuts autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Feather tree]]|tile={{tile|¼|7:1}}|hab=Not Freezing|align=Good (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.100|pref=feathery leaves}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Fungiwood]]|tile={{tile|¼|6:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 1-2)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=fine grain}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Glumprong]]|tile={{tile|¼|5:0}}|hab=Not Freezing|align=Evil (Dry)|decid=No|wt=1.200|pref=living shadows}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Goblin-cap]]|tile={{tile|¼|4:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=stunning color}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Highwood]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Not Freezing|align=Savage (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.500|pref=magnificence}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Kapok]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.260|pref=buttresses}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Larch]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Taiga Temperate Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.590|pref=cones needles}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Mango tree]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.520|pref=sweet-smelling flowers}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Mahogany]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=loose inflorescences}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Maple]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Temperate Broadleaf Forest Temperate Grassland Temperate Savanna Temperate Shrubland|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.540|pref=autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Mangrove]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Mangrove Swamp|align=All (Wet)|decid=No|wt=0.830|pref=roots}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Nether-cap]]|tile={{tile|¼|1:0}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layer 3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.550|pref=coldness to the touch (wood has [MAT_FIXED_TEMP:10000])}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Oak]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.700|pref=acorns autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Palm]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Tropical|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.680|pref=leaves}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Pine]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Taiga Temperate Conifer Forest Tropical Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.510|pref=cones needles}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Rubber tree]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.490|pref=branch shedding}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Saguaro]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Desert|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.430|pref=amazing arms}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Spore tree]]|tile={{tile|¼|3:0}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=raining spores}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Tower-cap]]|tile={{tile|¼|7:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 1-2)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=great size}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Tunnel tube]]|tile={{tile|¼|5:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.500|pref=curving trunk}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Willow]]|tile={{tile|*|7:1}}|hab=Any Temperate Any Tropical Forest Tropical Grassland Tropical Savanna Tropical Shrubland Tropical Freshwater Swamp Tropical Saltwater Swamp Tropical Freshwater Marsh Tropical Saltwater Marsh|align=All (Wet)|decid=No|wt=0.390|pref=sad appearance fluffy catkins}}

|}



==Bugs==
* In fortress mode, tree fruit (and presumably, other growths) can't be harvested yet, though it's possible to eat fruit in [[adventure mode]]. See [[DF2014:Release information]].
* (0.40.2) Constructing on trees causes them to vanish. {{bug|6551}}
* (0.40.2) When a root tile is mined, the entire tree ceases to exist. {{bug|6749}}
* (0.40.2) Building something (e.g. a cage) in a tree and then chopping down the tree leaves the building floating in the air. {{bug|6949}}

{{Plants}}

[[Category:Map tiles]]
{{Category|Trees}}

Tree

2014-07-13T10:11:10Z

Amena Ralikema: /* Structure */ I will insert the appropriate symbols later

{{quality|unrated}}
{{av}}
'''Trees''' are a multi-[[tile]] feature that can be found aboveground on all but the most arid or most mountainous of maps, and below ground in the [[caverns]]. What kind of trees grow in a given location depends on [[biome]], as different species prefer different conditions. For example, tropical areas often have palm trees, while colder areas feature pines. An exception are underground trees, such as [[nether-cap]]s, that will grown anywhere underground. The species of a tree in turn determines its properties, including its structure, the color and density of its wood and what kind of growths it produces. Note also that "trees" in DF covers also things that are not literally trees, such as large cacti (e.g. [[saguaro]]s) and mushrooms (e.g. all underground trees).

Trees are used as a source of [[wood]], an essential resource in the game, irreplaceable (or hard to replace) for some applications. Thus the amount of local trees greatly affects fortress development, as without a ready source of wood the player will be forced to rely on [[trade]] to get it. Tree growth density on the embark site is determined by its [[biome]], so it's displayed with the rest of the biome properties (temperature, etc.) on the "Choose Fortress Location" screen at [[embark]].

== Structure ==
Trees consist of several types of tiles - '''roots''', '''trunk''' sections, '''thick branches''', leafy '''branches''', and '''twigs''', as well as a number of "growths" (leaves, needles, flowers, fruit, cones, etc., depending on species). A single tree is a structure that can span multiple tiles of each type in both horizontal and vertical directions. For example, a typical deciduous tree will have a single tile-wide trunk at ground level supporting a multiple-level crown of intertwined trunk sections, branches and twigs covered with leaves. Not all species follow the same scheme, though - palms have a high, naked trunk that doesn't branch and just a tuft of leaves on top of it, and some species can have trunks that are thicker than a single tile at ground level. Underground, things are simpler, as there is only one kind of root tiles and the extent of the root system doesn't seem to vary with species.

Graphically, vertical 1x1 trunk sections resemble wooden [[column]]s (). The thicker trunks (2x2 and 3x3) are represented by rounded double-line structures. Above ground, the trunk may branch out, producing horizontal trunk sections that resemble wooden [[wall]]s. These can peter out into thick branches (single lines) or end directly with leafy branches. A vertical trunk end, if not covered with a leafy branch, is represented by a cap character ().

Trees can be [[climb]]ed in both fortress and [[adventure mode]], and most types of tiles in the crown provide support for walking. In a densely wooded areas, the overlapping tree crowns can form a continuous canopy that can be traversed.

Roots can be designated for digging, but because they usually use the same brown color as the mining designation rectangle that may be not evident (the only exception are trees with white roots). Some trees can have multiple tiles of roots, others just the one;{{verify}} in either case, when a single tile of roots is dug out, the entire tree vanishes without a trace.

Tree trunks on ground level form a solid barrier to movement, preventing [[channel]]ing or the creation of [[wall]]s and other [[construction]]s on their tiles. This is problematic for caravan [[wagon]]s, which require a path at least three tiles wide in order to access your fortress; on heavily forested maps it may be necessary to check [[trade depot|depot]] access ({{k|D}}) every once in a while as trees continue to grow to make sure wagons can get through, and chop down ({{k|d}}-{{k|t}}) the impeding forest if they can't. Later on this can actually become a blessing, as if there is only one or a few pathways to the fortress it makes it easier to route incoming caravans down certain well-defended pathways, instead of allowing them to choose their own way across the map, where they may fall foul of ambushers or worse. It also makes building above-ground constructions more challenging, as any trees in the way must be chopped down first.

{{migrated section}}
Viewed on their same [[z-level]], many different sub-types of trees have their own symbol, such as {{tile|♣|2:0}}, {{tile|♠|2:0}}, {{tile|¶|2:0}}, {{tile|╞|2:0}} or {{tile|⌠|2:0}}. Some share the same symbol, but since the differences are only in preferences, this is not a significant problem (see table below for symbol pairings). For most purposes, a tree is a tree. Trees viewed from one z-level higher look like coloured rectangles ( {{tile|■|2:0}} ), appearing identical to coloured [[block]]s floating in the air. Deciduous trees will change colour to red or yellow in [[autumn]] ( {{tile|♣|4:1}}, {{tile|♠|6:1}} ), and lose their leaves in [[winter]] ( {{tile|╞|6:0}} ).

=== Growths ===
Growths are the things that grow ''on'' a tree, i.e. they are not an essential part of the tree's structure and can be shed or picked without destroying the tree. This includes leaves, needles, flowers, fruit, seed pods, catkins, cones, etc. Each tree species has at least one type of growth, the most common one unsurprisingly being leaves.

The leaves of deciduous trees change color in the autumn, fall before the winter and grow back in the spring. Fallen leaves will color the tiles beneath their trees, turning the forest floor into colorful patchwork.

Trees of fruit-producing species usually grow flowers in spring and fruit later in the year. Flowers will fall in a cloud during the transition from flowers to fruit; the cloud is shown falling, and loo[k]ing at the ground after that will show "<tree> flowers" in addition to other tile contents. Both flowers and fruit appear and fall at set times through the year, so it's possible that a young tree that has never flowered to give fruit.

Fruit can be picked from trees in Adventure mode, but Fort mode harvesting is not yet in the game. Nevertheless, you can embark with fruit or acquire it from trade and brew it at a [[still]]. Fruit do fall on the ground in fortress mode, but they cannot be collected or brewed. Cutting a tree with fruit causes the fruits to vanish.

== Chopping down trees ==
{{main|Woodcutting}}

Trees can be cut down by dwarves to produce [[wood]]. It is enough to [[designate]] only one trunk tile for cutting to chop down the whole tree it belongs to. Any trunk tile will do, even those that are above ground, or even a single tile of a multi-tile trunk. As a result, it's impossible to "prune" trees by chopping down only parts of them.

Once a woodcutter is done with the first tile, the tree instantly converts to a number of free-floating logs that fall to the ground in a direction away from the cutter. Cutting a tree from a trunk section above ground level may result in the woodcutter losing their footing and crashing to the ground (similar to having a tile deconstructed under their feet).

== Products ==
=== Wood ===
{{main|Wood}}
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One of the variation between the different tree species is in the weight and color of their wood. Weight is often a minor concern but when using wood to create objects that will be moved, such as bins or buckets, choosing lighter wood is an advantage as it will be hauled faster. Heavier wood will make wooden weapons and siege engine projectiles more effective, while lighter wooden shields reduce penalties to speed while blocking just as well as heavier shields.

Nonetheless, all trees have the same intrinsic value{{verify}} (beyond the [[preference]]s of individual dwarves), although the [[color]] of the wood may matter for aesthetic purposes.

=== Fruit ===

== Growing trees ==
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Trees grow from '''saplings''', which start growing randomly on non-occupied tiles of a suitable biome; thus chopping down a forest may create a clearing, but within a couple of years a new forest will have grown. Saplings can be killed by heavy [[traffic|foot traffic]], but not by flooding — they can survive submergence for extended periods of time and will still grow to maturity once the water level drops to 4/7{{verify}} or lower. Dead saplings will remain for some seasons, and then disappear, more quickly if heavy traffic tramples them away. Growth from a sapling to a tree takes exactly 3 years. Many underground trees are called "young <tree>" instead of sapling, but the concept is the same. Saplings will not grow to maturity if their tile contains an item or building (including stockpile designations), though removing the item may cause the tree to spontaneously grow up. Paved [[road]]s and [[farm plot]]s periodically purge all terrain features below them, preventing trees (or shrubs) from growing in unwanted areas. Trees cannot grow on stairs or ramps, making it possible to keep trees out of your plumbing by using {{K|u}}p stairs instead of {{K|d}}igging (this does not reveal the tile above). Above-ground trees will only grow in areas where there is sufficient soil 1 Z-level beneath them (currently observed to be at least one unmined tile within a two-tile radius); underground trees not only ignore this restriction for dry subterranean soil but will also grow on muddy subterranean stone. Additionally, saplings on soil cavern floors will block the construction of farm plots unless there is also a dusting or pile of mud beneath them.

Trees ''cannot'' be specifically "planted"; even if a map is stripped of all trees, new saplings will regrow, randomly and in their own time. Sadly, the [[elf|elves]] do not seem to comprehend this. It is possible to [[tree farming|farm]] trees by walling off or engineering a patch of soil and locking it away so your dwarves don't trample all over it, but it will take a long time for the farm to yield results. After you expose the [[caverns]] subterranean flora (including trees) will begin to grow on any exposed and previously bare soil within your fortress; this can be annoying when a copse of blood thorns suddenly appears in your [[sand#Glass|sand collection]] area, but allows you to easily mine out large subterranean tree farms full of colorful subterranean trees.
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== List of tree species ==
{{multi-tile tree table head}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Acacia]]|hab=Tropical Dry Broadleaf Forest Tropical Grassland Tropical Savanna Tropical Shrubland|align=All (Dry)|root=|trunk={{tile|O|6:0}}{{tile|╬|6:0}}{{tile|⌂|6:0}}|branch={{tile|¼|2:0:0}}|growths={{tile|`|2:0:0}} Leaves {{tile|U|7:0:1}} Flowers {{tile|%|2:0:1}} Pods |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=thorns}}

|}

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{{Tree table head}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Acacia]]|tile={{tile|¼|7:1}}|hab=Tropical Dry Broadleaf Forest Tropical Grassland Tropical Savanna Tropical Shrubland|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=thorns}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Alder]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.410|pref=catkins autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Almond]]|tile={{tile|♣|7:1}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.410|pref=catkins autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Ash (tree)|Ash]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.600|pref=flying keys autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Birch]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.650|pref=catkins silver bark autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Black-cap]]|tile={{tile|¼|0:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.650|pref=gloomy appeal}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Blood thorn]]|tile={{tile|¼|4:0}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layer 3) Subterranean Chasm|align=All|decid=No|wt=1.250|pref=sickening appearance}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Cacao tree]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.430|pref=flowers}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Candlenut]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.140|pref=nuts}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Cedar]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Temperate Conifer Forest Tropical Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.570|pref=majesty}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Chestnut]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.430|pref=smelly catkins spiny pods chestnuts autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Feather tree]]|tile={{tile|¼|7:1}}|hab=Not Freezing|align=Good (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.100|pref=feathery leaves}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Fungiwood]]|tile={{tile|¼|6:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 1-2)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=fine grain}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Glumprong]]|tile={{tile|¼|5:0}}|hab=Not Freezing|align=Evil (Dry)|decid=No|wt=1.200|pref=living shadows}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Goblin-cap]]|tile={{tile|¼|4:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=stunning color}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Highwood]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Not Freezing|align=Savage (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.500|pref=magnificence}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Kapok]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.260|pref=buttresses}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Larch]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Taiga Temperate Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.590|pref=cones needles}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Mango tree]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.520|pref=sweet-smelling flowers}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Mahogany]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=loose inflorescences}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Maple]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Temperate Broadleaf Forest Temperate Grassland Temperate Savanna Temperate Shrubland|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.540|pref=autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Mangrove]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Mangrove Swamp|align=All (Wet)|decid=No|wt=0.830|pref=roots}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Nether-cap]]|tile={{tile|¼|1:0}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layer 3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.550|pref=coldness to the touch (wood has [MAT_FIXED_TEMP:10000])}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Oak]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.700|pref=acorns autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Palm]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Tropical|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.680|pref=leaves}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Pine]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Taiga Temperate Conifer Forest Tropical Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.510|pref=cones needles}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Rubber tree]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.490|pref=branch shedding}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Saguaro]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Desert|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.430|pref=amazing arms}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Spore tree]]|tile={{tile|¼|3:0}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=raining spores}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Tower-cap]]|tile={{tile|¼|7:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 1-2)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=great size}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Tunnel tube]]|tile={{tile|¼|5:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.500|pref=curving trunk}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Willow]]|tile={{tile|*|7:1}}|hab=Any Temperate Any Tropical Forest Tropical Grassland Tropical Savanna Tropical Shrubland Tropical Freshwater Swamp Tropical Saltwater Swamp Tropical Freshwater Marsh Tropical Saltwater Marsh|align=All (Wet)|decid=No|wt=0.390|pref=sad appearance fluffy catkins}}

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==Bugs==
* In fortress mode, tree fruit (and presumably, other growths) can't be harvested yet, though it's possible to eat fruit in [[adventure mode]]. See [[DF2014:Release information]].
* (0.40.2) Constructing on trees causes them to vanish. {{bug|6551}}
* (0.40.2) When a root tile is mined, the entire tree ceases to exist. {{bug|6749}}
* (0.40.2) Building something (e.g. a cage) in a tree and then chopping down the tree leaves the building floating in the air. {{bug|6949}}

{{Plants}}

[[Category:Map tiles]]
{{Category|Trees}}

Tree

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Amena Ralikema: /* Chopping down trees */

DF2014:Woodcutting

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Amena Ralikema: same as the old redirect

#redirect [[DF2014:Wood cutter]]

Tree

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Amena Ralikema: distributing the remainder of the top note in the sections

Tree

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Amena Ralikema: this seems to be unnecessary

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<big>'''Notice:'''</big> With DF2014, Trees have received significant revision. They are now multi-tile creations, spanning multiple z-levels, with separate tiles for trunk, roots, flowers, fruits, twigs, leaves, etc. Exactly how much of the remainder of this article still applies is yet to be determined.

Trunks can be chopped down, yielding multiple logs. A single tree can have multiple trunk tiles, on separate z-levels as well as otherwise, but only one tile of trunk can be designated for chopping on a single tree, so make sure you pick one that can be reached. Chopping a single tile from a tree will chop down the whole tree - there's no such thing as partially cutting a tree. Cutting a tree from a trunk section above ground level may result in the woodcutter losing his/her footing and crashing to the ground (similar to having a tile deconstructed under their feet). Conversely, designating trees to be cut at the ground level tile has never (so far) resulted in a cave-in. Some trees have multiple tiles at ground-level; ginkgo, for instance.

Roots can be designated for digging, though the tile doesn't flash to indicate it's designated. Some trees can have multiple tiles of roots, others just the one; in either case, when a single tile of roots is dug out, the entire tree vanishes without a trace.

Leaves will fall in autumn, coloring tiles beneath a tree. Some can be cooked at a [[kitchen]].

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'''Trees''' are a multi-[[tile]] feature that can be found aboveground on all but the most arid or most mountainous of maps, and below ground in the [[caverns]]. What kind of trees grow in a given location depends on [[biome]], as different species prefer different conditions. For example, tropical areas often have palm trees, while colder areas feature pines. An exception are underground trees, such as [[nether-cap]]s, that will grown anywhere underground. The species of a tree in turn determines its properties, including its structure, the color and density of its wood and what kind of growths it produces. Note also that "trees" in DF covers also things that are not literally trees, such as large cacti (e.g. [[saguaro]]s) and mushrooms (e.g. all underground trees).

Trees are used as a source of [[wood]], an essential resource in the game, irreplaceable (or hard to replace) for some applications. Thus the amount of local trees greatly affects fortress development, as without a ready source of wood the player will be forced to rely on [[trade]] to get it. Tree growth density on the embark site is determined by its [[biome]], so it's displayed with the rest of the biome properties (temperature, etc.) on the "Choose Fortress Location" screen at [[embark]].

== Structure ==
Trees consist of several types of tiles - roots, trunk sections, branches and twigs, as well as a number of "growths" (leaves, needles, flowers, fruit, cones, etc., depending on species). A single tree is a structure that can span multiple tiles of each type in both horizontal and vertical directions. For example, a typical deciduous tree will have a single tile-wide trunk at ground level supporting a multiple-level crown of intertwined trunk sections, branches and twigs covered with leaves. Not all species follow the same scheme, though - palms have a high, naked trunk that doesn't branch and just a tuft of leaves on top of it, and some species can have trunks that are thicker than a single tile at ground level. Underground, things are simpler, as there is only one kind of root tiles and the extent of the root system doesn't seem to vary with species.

Trees can be [[climb]]ed in both fortress and [[adventure mode]], and most types of tiles in the crown provide support for walking. In a densely wooded areas, the overlapping tree crowns can form a continuous canopy that can be traversed.

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Viewed on their same [[z-level]], many different sub-types of trees have their own symbol, such as {{tile|♣|2:0}}, {{tile|♠|2:0}}, {{tile|¶|2:0}}, {{tile|╞|2:0}} or {{tile|⌠|2:0}}. Some share the same symbol, but since the differences are only in preferences, this is not a significant problem (see table below for symbol pairings). For most purposes, a tree is a tree. Trees viewed from one z-level higher look like coloured rectangles ( {{tile|■|2:0}} ), appearing identical to coloured [[block]]s floating in the air. Deciduous trees will change colour to red or yellow in [[autumn]] ( {{tile|♣|4:1}}, {{tile|♠|6:1}} ), and lose their leaves in [[winter]] ( {{tile|╞|6:0}} ).

Tree trunks are a type of [[map tile]] and as such will form a solid barrier to movement, preventing [[channel]]ing or the creation of [[wall]]s and other [[construction]]s on their tile. This is problematic for caravan [[wagon]]s, which require a path at least three tiles wide in order to access your fortress; on heavily forested maps it may be necessary to check [[trade depot|depot]] access ({{k|D}}) every once in a while as trees continue to grow to make sure wagons can get through, and chop down ({{k|d}}-{{k|t}}) the impeding forest if they can't. Later on this can actually become a blessing, as if there is only one or a few pathways to the fortress it makes it easier to route incoming caravans down certain well-defended pathways, instead of allowing them to choose their own way across the map, where they may fall foul of ambushers or worse. It also makes building above-ground constructions more challenging, as any trees in the way must be chopped down first.

=== Growths ===
Growths are the things that grow ''on'' a tree, i.e. they are not an essential part of the tree's structure and can be shed or picked without destroying the tree. This includes leaves, needles, flowers, fruit, seed pods, catkins, cones, etc. Each tree species has at least one type of growth, the most common one unsurprisingly being leaves.

The leaves of deciduous trees change color in the autumn, fall during the winter and grow back in the spring.

Trees of fruit-producing species usually grow flowers in spring and fruit later in the year. Flowers will fall in a cloud during the transition from flowers to fruit; the cloud is shown falling, and loo[k]ing at the ground after that will show "<tree> flowers" in addition to other tile contents. Both flowers and fruit appear and fall at set times through the year, so it's possible that a young tree that has never flowered to give fruit.

Fruit can be picked from trees in Adventure mode, but Fort mode harvesting is not yet in the game. Nevertheless, you can embark with fruit or acquire it from trade and brew it at a [[still]]. Fruit do fall on the ground in fortress mode, but they cannot be collected or brewed. Cutting a tree with fruit causes the fruits to vanish.

== Use ==
=== Wood ===
{{main|Wood|Woodcutter}}
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[[Woodcutter|Chopping down]] trees yields [[wood]] (obviously), one of the game's most important resources. Without wood it is not possible to build [[bed]]s, generate or transfer [[power]], create [[ash]], or power [[furnace]]s without [[magma]] (unless [[coal]] is available), and since wood is easily craftable many items become more difficult to craft.

One of the variation between the different tree species is in the weight and color of their wood. Weight is often a minor concern but when using wood to create objects that will be moved, such as bins or buckets, choosing lighter wood is an advantage as it will be hauled faster. Heavier wood will make wooden weapons and siege engine projectiles more effective, while lighter wooden shields reduce penalties to speed while blocking just as well as heavier shields.

Nonetheless, all trees have the same intrinsic value{{verify}} (beyond the [[preference]]s of individual dwarves), although the [[color]] of the wood may matter for aesthetic purposes.

=== Fruit ===

== Growing trees ==
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Trees grow from '''saplings''', which start growing randomly on non-occupied tiles of a suitable biome; thus chopping down a forest may create a clearing, but within a couple of years a new forest will have grown. Saplings can be killed by heavy [[traffic|foot traffic]], but not by flooding — they can survive submergence for extended periods of time and will still grow to maturity once the water level drops to 4/7{{verify}} or lower. Dead saplings will remain for some seasons, and then disappear, more quickly if heavy traffic tramples them away. Growth from a sapling to a tree takes exactly 3 years. Many underground trees are called "young <tree>" instead of sapling, but the concept is the same. Saplings will not grow to maturity if their tile contains an item or building (including stockpile designations), though removing the item may cause the tree to spontaneously grow up. Paved [[road]]s and [[farm plot]]s periodically purge all terrain features below them, preventing trees (or shrubs) from growing in unwanted areas. Trees cannot grow on stairs or ramps, making it possible to keep trees out of your plumbing by using {{K|u}}p stairs instead of {{K|d}}igging (this does not reveal the tile above). Above-ground trees will only grow in areas where there is sufficient soil 1 Z-level beneath them (currently observed to be at least one unmined tile within a two-tile radius); underground trees not only ignore this restriction for dry subterranean soil but will also grow on muddy subterranean stone. Additionally, saplings on soil cavern floors will block the construction of farm plots unless there is also a dusting or pile of mud beneath them.

Trees ''cannot'' be specifically "planted"; even if a map is stripped of all trees, new saplings will regrow, randomly and in their own time. Sadly, the [[elf|elves]] do not seem to comprehend this. It is possible to [[tree farming|farm]] trees by walling off or engineering a patch of soil and locking it away so your dwarves don't trample all over it, but it will take a long time for the farm to yield results. After you expose the [[caverns]] subterranean flora (including trees) will begin to grow on any exposed and previously bare soil within your fortress; this can be annoying when a copse of blood thorns suddenly appears in your [[sand#Glass|sand collection]] area, but allows you to easily mine out large subterranean tree farms full of colorful subterranean trees.
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== List of tree species ==
{{multi-tile tree table head}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Acacia]]|hab=Tropical Dry Broadleaf Forest Tropical Grassland Tropical Savanna Tropical Shrubland|align=All (Dry)|root=|trunk={{tile|O|6:0}}{{tile|╬|6:0}}{{tile|⌂|6:0}}|branch={{tile|¼|2:0:0}}|growths={{tile|`|2:0:0}} Leaves {{tile|U|7:0:1}} Flowers {{tile|%|2:0:1}} Pods |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=thorns}}

|}

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{{Tree table head}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Acacia]]|tile={{tile|¼|7:1}}|hab=Tropical Dry Broadleaf Forest Tropical Grassland Tropical Savanna Tropical Shrubland|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=thorns}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Alder]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.410|pref=catkins autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Almond]]|tile={{tile|♣|7:1}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.410|pref=catkins autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Ash (tree)|Ash]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.600|pref=flying keys autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Birch]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.650|pref=catkins silver bark autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Black-cap]]|tile={{tile|¼|0:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.650|pref=gloomy appeal}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Blood thorn]]|tile={{tile|¼|4:0}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layer 3) Subterranean Chasm|align=All|decid=No|wt=1.250|pref=sickening appearance}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Cacao tree]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.430|pref=flowers}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Candlenut]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.140|pref=nuts}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Cedar]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Temperate Conifer Forest Tropical Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.570|pref=majesty}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Chestnut]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.430|pref=smelly catkins spiny pods chestnuts autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Feather tree]]|tile={{tile|¼|7:1}}|hab=Not Freezing|align=Good (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.100|pref=feathery leaves}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Fungiwood]]|tile={{tile|¼|6:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 1-2)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=fine grain}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Glumprong]]|tile={{tile|¼|5:0}}|hab=Not Freezing|align=Evil (Dry)|decid=No|wt=1.200|pref=living shadows}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Goblin-cap]]|tile={{tile|¼|4:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=stunning color}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Highwood]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Not Freezing|align=Savage (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.500|pref=magnificence}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Kapok]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.260|pref=buttresses}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Larch]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Taiga Temperate Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.590|pref=cones needles}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Mango tree]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.520|pref=sweet-smelling flowers}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Mahogany]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=loose inflorescences}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Maple]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Temperate Broadleaf Forest Temperate Grassland Temperate Savanna Temperate Shrubland|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.540|pref=autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Mangrove]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Mangrove Swamp|align=All (Wet)|decid=No|wt=0.830|pref=roots}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Nether-cap]]|tile={{tile|¼|1:0}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layer 3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.550|pref=coldness to the touch (wood has [MAT_FIXED_TEMP:10000])}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Oak]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.700|pref=acorns autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Palm]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Tropical|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.680|pref=leaves}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Pine]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Taiga Temperate Conifer Forest Tropical Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.510|pref=cones needles}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Rubber tree]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.490|pref=branch shedding}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Saguaro]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Desert|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.430|pref=amazing arms}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Spore tree]]|tile={{tile|¼|3:0}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=raining spores}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Tower-cap]]|tile={{tile|¼|7:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 1-2)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=great size}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Tunnel tube]]|tile={{tile|¼|5:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.500|pref=curving trunk}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Willow]]|tile={{tile|*|7:1}}|hab=Any Temperate Any Tropical Forest Tropical Grassland Tropical Savanna Tropical Shrubland Tropical Freshwater Swamp Tropical Saltwater Swamp Tropical Freshwater Marsh Tropical Saltwater Marsh|align=All (Wet)|decid=No|wt=0.390|pref=sad appearance fluffy catkins}}

|}



==Bugs==
* In fortress mode, tree fruit (and presumably, other growths) can't be harvested yet, though it's possible to eat fruit in [[adventure mode]]. See [[DF2014:Release information]].
* (0.40.2) Constructing on trees causes them to vanish. {{bug|6551}}
* (0.40.2) When a root tile is mined, the entire tree ceases to exist. {{bug|6749}}
* (0.40.2) Building something (e.g. a cage) in a tree and then chopping down the tree leaves the building floating in the air. {{bug|6949}}

{{Plants}}

[[Category:Map tiles]]
{{Category|Trees}}

Tree

2014-07-13T09:13:15Z

Amena Ralikema: I really should have removed the outdated screenshots earlier

{{migrated article}}
{{quality|unrated}}
{{av}}
{{update in next major version}}
<big>'''Notice:'''</big> With DF2014, Trees have received significant revision. They are now multi-tile creations, spanning multiple z-levels, with separate tiles for trunk, roots, flowers, fruits, twigs, leaves, etc. Exactly how much of the remainder of this article still applies is yet to be determined.

Trunks can be chopped down, yielding multiple logs. A single tree can have multiple trunk tiles, on separate z-levels as well as otherwise, but only one tile of trunk can be designated for chopping on a single tree, so make sure you pick one that can be reached. Chopping a single tile from a tree will chop down the whole tree - there's no such thing as partially cutting a tree. Cutting a tree from a trunk section above ground level may result in the woodcutter losing his/her footing and crashing to the ground (similar to having a tile deconstructed under their feet). Conversely, designating trees to be cut at the ground level tile has never (so far) resulted in a cave-in. Some trees have multiple tiles at ground-level; ginkgo, for instance.

Roots can be designated for digging, though the tile doesn't flash to indicate it's designated. Some trees can have multiple tiles of roots, others just the one; in either case, when a single tile of roots is dug out, the entire tree vanishes without a trace.

Leaves will fall in autumn, coloring tiles beneath a tree. Some can be cooked at a [[kitchen]].

---

'''Trees''' are a multi-[[tile]] feature that can be found aboveground on all but the most arid or most mountainous of maps, and below ground in the [[caverns]]. What kind of trees grow in a given location depends on [[biome]], as different species prefer different conditions. For example, tropical areas often have palm trees, while colder areas feature pines. An exception are underground trees, such as [[nether-cap]]s, that will grown anywhere underground. The species of a tree in turn determines its properties, including its structure, the color and density of its wood and what kind of growths it produces. Note also that "trees" in DF covers also things that are not literally trees, such as large cacti (e.g. [[saguaro]]s) and mushrooms (e.g. all underground trees).

Trees are used as a source of [[wood]], an essential resource in the game, irreplaceable (or hard to replace) for some applications. Thus the amount of local trees greatly affects fortress development, as without a ready source of wood the player will be forced to rely on [[trade]] to get it. Tree growth density on the embark site is determined by its [[biome]], so it's displayed with the rest of the biome properties (temperature, etc.) on the "Choose Fortress Location" screen at [[embark]].

== Structure ==
Trees consist of several types of tiles - roots, trunk sections, branches and twigs, as well as a number of "growths" (leaves, needles, flowers, fruit, cones, etc., depending on species). A single tree is a structure that can span multiple tiles of each type in both horizontal and vertical directions. For example, a typical deciduous tree will have a single tile-wide trunk at ground level supporting a multiple-level crown of intertwined trunk sections, branches and twigs covered with leaves. Not all species follow the same scheme, though - palms have a high, naked trunk that doesn't branch and just a tuft of leaves on top of it, and some species can have trunks that are thicker than a single tile at ground level. Underground, things are simpler, as there is only one kind of root tiles and the extent of the root system doesn't seem to vary with species.

Trees can be [[climb]]ed in both fortress and [[adventure mode]], and most types of tiles in the crown provide support for walking. In a densely wooded areas, the overlapping tree crowns can form a continuous canopy that can be traversed.

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Viewed on their same [[z-level]], many different sub-types of trees have their own symbol, such as {{tile|♣|2:0}}, {{tile|♠|2:0}}, {{tile|¶|2:0}}, {{tile|╞|2:0}} or {{tile|⌠|2:0}}. Some share the same symbol, but since the differences are only in preferences, this is not a significant problem (see table below for symbol pairings). For most purposes, a tree is a tree. Trees viewed from one z-level higher look like coloured rectangles ( {{tile|■|2:0}} ), appearing identical to coloured [[block]]s floating in the air. Deciduous trees will change colour to red or yellow in [[autumn]] ( {{tile|♣|4:1}}, {{tile|♠|6:1}} ), and lose their leaves in [[winter]] ( {{tile|╞|6:0}} ).

Tree trunks are a type of [[map tile]] and as such will form a solid barrier to movement, preventing [[channel]]ing or the creation of [[wall]]s and other [[construction]]s on their tile. This is problematic for caravan [[wagon]]s, which require a path at least three tiles wide in order to access your fortress; on heavily forested maps it may be necessary to check [[trade depot|depot]] access ({{k|D}}) every once in a while as trees continue to grow to make sure wagons can get through, and chop down ({{k|d}}-{{k|t}}) the impeding forest if they can't. Later on this can actually become a blessing, as if there is only one or a few pathways to the fortress it makes it easier to route incoming caravans down certain well-defended pathways, instead of allowing them to choose their own way across the map, where they may fall foul of ambushers or worse. It also makes building above-ground constructions more challenging, as any trees in the way must be chopped down first.

=== Growths ===
Growths are the things that grow ''on'' a tree, i.e. they are not an essential part of the tree's structure and can be shed or picked without destroying the tree. This includes leaves, needles, flowers, fruit, seed pods, catkins, cones, etc. Each tree species has at least one type of growth, the most common one unsurprisingly being leaves.

The leaves of deciduous trees change color in the autumn, fall during the winter and grow back in the spring.

Trees of fruit-producing species usually grow flowers in spring and fruit later in the year. Flowers will fall in a cloud during the transition from flowers to fruit; the cloud is shown falling, and loo[k]ing at the ground after that will show "<tree> flowers" in addition to other tile contents. Both flowers and fruit appear and fall at set times through the year, so it's possible that a young tree that has never flowered to give fruit.

Fruit can be picked from trees in Adventure mode, but Fort mode harvesting is not yet in the game. Nevertheless, you can embark with fruit or acquire it from trade and brew it at a [[still]]. Fruit do fall on the ground in fortress mode, but they cannot be collected or brewed. Cutting a tree with fruit causes the fruits to vanish.

== Use ==
=== Wood ===
{{main|Wood|Woodcutter}}
{{migrated section}}
[[Woodcutter|Chopping down]] trees yields [[wood]] (obviously), one of the game's most important resources. Without wood it is not possible to build [[bed]]s, generate or transfer [[power]], create [[ash]], or power [[furnace]]s without [[magma]] (unless [[coal]] is available), and since wood is easily craftable many items become more difficult to craft.

One of the variation between the different tree species is in the weight and color of their wood. Weight is often a minor concern but when using wood to create objects that will be moved, such as bins or buckets, choosing lighter wood is an advantage as it will be hauled faster. Heavier wood will make wooden weapons and siege engine projectiles more effective, while lighter wooden shields reduce penalties to speed while blocking just as well as heavier shields.

Nonetheless, all trees have the same intrinsic value{{verify}} (beyond the [[preference]]s of individual dwarves), although the [[color]] of the wood may matter for aesthetic purposes.

=== Fruit ===

== Growing trees ==
{{migrated section}}
Trees grow from '''saplings''', which start growing randomly on non-occupied tiles of a suitable biome; thus chopping down a forest may create a clearing, but within a couple of years a new forest will have grown. Saplings can be killed by heavy [[traffic|foot traffic]], but not by flooding — they can survive submergence for extended periods of time and will still grow to maturity once the water level drops to 4/7{{verify}} or lower. Dead saplings will remain for some seasons, and then disappear, more quickly if heavy traffic tramples them away. Growth from a sapling to a tree takes exactly 3 years. Many underground trees are called "young <tree>" instead of sapling, but the concept is the same. Saplings will not grow to maturity if their tile contains an item or building (including stockpile designations), though removing the item may cause the tree to spontaneously grow up. Paved [[road]]s and [[farm plot]]s periodically purge all terrain features below them, preventing trees (or shrubs) from growing in unwanted areas. Trees cannot grow on stairs or ramps, making it possible to keep trees out of your plumbing by using {{K|u}}p stairs instead of {{K|d}}igging (this does not reveal the tile above). Above-ground trees will only grow in areas where there is sufficient soil 1 Z-level beneath them (currently observed to be at least one unmined tile within a two-tile radius); underground trees not only ignore this restriction for dry subterranean soil but will also grow on muddy subterranean stone. Additionally, saplings on soil cavern floors will block the construction of farm plots unless there is also a dusting or pile of mud beneath them.

Trees ''cannot'' be specifically "planted"; even if a map is stripped of all trees, new saplings will regrow, randomly and in their own time. Sadly, the [[elf|elves]] do not seem to comprehend this. It is possible to [[tree farming|farm]] trees by walling off or engineering a patch of soil and locking it away so your dwarves don't trample all over it, but it will take a long time for the farm to yield results. After you expose the [[caverns]] subterranean flora (including trees) will begin to grow on any exposed and previously bare soil within your fortress; this can be annoying when a copse of blood thorns suddenly appears in your [[sand#Glass|sand collection]] area, but allows you to easily mine out large subterranean tree farms full of colorful subterranean trees.
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== List of tree species ==
{{multi-tile tree table head}}

{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Acacia]]|hab=Tropical Dry Broadleaf Forest Tropical Grassland Tropical Savanna Tropical Shrubland|align=All (Dry)|root=|trunk={{tile|O|6:0}}{{tile|╬|6:0}}{{tile|⌂|6:0}}|branch={{tile|¼|2:0:0}}|growths={{tile|`|2:0:0}} Leaves {{tile|U|7:0:1}} Flowers {{tile|%|2:0:1}} Pods |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=thorns}}

|}

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{{Tree table head}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Acacia]]|tile={{tile|¼|7:1}}|hab=Tropical Dry Broadleaf Forest Tropical Grassland Tropical Savanna Tropical Shrubland|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=thorns}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Alder]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.410|pref=catkins autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Almond]]|tile={{tile|♣|7:1}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.410|pref=catkins autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Ash (tree)|Ash]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.600|pref=flying keys autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Birch]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.650|pref=catkins silver bark autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Black-cap]]|tile={{tile|¼|0:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.650|pref=gloomy appeal}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Blood thorn]]|tile={{tile|¼|4:0}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layer 3) Subterranean Chasm|align=All|decid=No|wt=1.250|pref=sickening appearance}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Cacao tree]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.430|pref=flowers}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Candlenut]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.140|pref=nuts}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Cedar]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Temperate Conifer Forest Tropical Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.570|pref=majesty}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Chestnut]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.430|pref=smelly catkins spiny pods chestnuts autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Feather tree]]|tile={{tile|¼|7:1}}|hab=Not Freezing|align=Good (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.100|pref=feathery leaves}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Fungiwood]]|tile={{tile|¼|6:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 1-2)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=fine grain}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Glumprong]]|tile={{tile|¼|5:0}}|hab=Not Freezing|align=Evil (Dry)|decid=No|wt=1.200|pref=living shadows}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Goblin-cap]]|tile={{tile|¼|4:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=stunning color}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Highwood]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Not Freezing|align=Savage (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.500|pref=magnificence}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Kapok]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.260|pref=buttresses}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Larch]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Taiga Temperate Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.590|pref=cones needles}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Mango tree]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.520|pref=sweet-smelling flowers}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Mahogany]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=loose inflorescences}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Maple]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Temperate Broadleaf Forest Temperate Grassland Temperate Savanna Temperate Shrubland|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.540|pref=autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Mangrove]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Mangrove Swamp|align=All (Wet)|decid=No|wt=0.830|pref=roots}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Nether-cap]]|tile={{tile|¼|1:0}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layer 3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.550|pref=coldness to the touch (wood has [MAT_FIXED_TEMP:10000])}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Oak]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.700|pref=acorns autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Palm]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Tropical|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.680|pref=leaves}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Pine]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Taiga Temperate Conifer Forest Tropical Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.510|pref=cones needles}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Rubber tree]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.490|pref=branch shedding}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Saguaro]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Desert|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.430|pref=amazing arms}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Spore tree]]|tile={{tile|¼|3:0}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=raining spores}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Tower-cap]]|tile={{tile|¼|7:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 1-2)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=great size}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Tunnel tube]]|tile={{tile|¼|5:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.500|pref=curving trunk}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Willow]]|tile={{tile|*|7:1}}|hab=Any Temperate Any Tropical Forest Tropical Grassland Tropical Savanna Tropical Shrubland Tropical Freshwater Swamp Tropical Saltwater Swamp Tropical Freshwater Marsh Tropical Saltwater Marsh|align=All (Wet)|decid=No|wt=0.390|pref=sad appearance fluffy catkins}}

|}



==Bugs==
* In fortress mode, tree fruit (and presumably, other growths) can't be harvested yet, though it's possible to eat fruit in [[adventure mode]]. See [[DF2014:Release information]].
* (0.40.2) Constructing on trees causes them to vanish. {{bug|6551}}
* (0.40.2) When a root tile is mined, the entire tree ceases to exist. {{bug|6749}}
* (0.40.2) Building something (e.g. a cage) in a tree and then chopping down the tree leaves the building floating in the air. {{bug|6949}}

{{Plants}}

[[Category:Map tiles]]
{{Category|Trees}}

DF2014:Trade

2014-07-13T09:02:41Z

Amena Ralikema: Redirected page to DF2014:Trading

#redirect [[DF2014:Trading]]

Wood cutter

2014-07-12T19:45:12Z

Amena Ralikema: /* Tips */

{{Migrated_article}}
{{quality|unrated}}{{Skill
| color = 6:1
| skill = Wood Cutter
| specialty = Woodcutter
| profession = [[Woodworker]]
| job name = Wood Cutting
| tasks =
* Chop down trees
| workshop =
* None, but needs [[axe]]
| attributes =
* Strength
* Agility
* Endurance
* Willpower
* Spatial Sense
* Kinesthetic Sense
}}
{{av}}

'''Wood Cutter''' is a [[skill]] that allows a dwarf to chop down [[tree]]s with an [[axe]], turning them into [[wood]] logs. As wood is an essential resource, this is an important skill. As with other skills, it's developed with practice. Higher levels of the skill make felling trees quicker.

A dwarf must have the '''Wood Cutting''' [[labor]] enabled in order to chop down trees. It's a subset of "woodworking", together with [[carpentry]] and [[crossbow-making]]. This labor is also mutually exclusive with [[mining]], probably because like mining it requires a tool to be equipped.

If you [[embark]] using the "Play Now!" option, one of the seven settlers will be a Novice Wood Cutter with the appropriate labor enabled.

== Cutting down trees ==

Trees need to be designated to be cut down. Specifically, designating any of the trunk tiles of a tree will do.

# Press {{K|d}}esignate to bring up the [[Designations Menu]].
# Select the "Chop Down Trees" action (press {{k|t}}).
#* If you open the menu when the center of the screen is above ground, this option will be already selected.
# Move the cursor to the starting point, then press {{K|enter}}. You should see a green flashing cross symbol indicating that it's in Selection Mode.
# Move the cursor to another point to define the opposite corners of a rectangle, press {{K|enter}} again. The trunk tiles of the trees that were in the rectangle should be highlighted, indicating that they will be chopped down.
#* Tiles can also be designated by using the mouse and left-clicking.

After the trees are designated, any idle dwarf with the Wood Cutting labor enabled and an axe equipped will start chopping them down. As with other tasks, the most recently designated target is processed first.

Trees can be cut from any point, not only from ground level, but in all cases, after the dwarf is done cutting, the tree transforms into a pile of logs that fall to the ground in a direction opposite from where the cutter was standing. The logs are treated as actual falling objects - they can splash in water, raising [[mist]], or hurt any creatures they land on,{{verify}} so make sure that the drop area is clear of any pets.

== Axes ==
A dwarf needs to have an equipped [[axe]] to chop down trees. If a dwarf has the Wood Cutting labor enabled but doesn't have an axe, they will pick up any available one from a stockpile. Thankfully, any immigrant that arrives with the wood cutting labor enabled will be carrying an axe.

There are no special axes for woodcutting; the dwarfs use [[battle axe]]s. Unlike [[weapon|axes in combat]] though, the quality or material of an axe appears to have no effect on any aspect of wood cutting - a [[quality|no-quality]] [[copper]] axe is the same as a masterwork [[steel]] or [[adamantine]] axe, or even an wooden [[training weapon|training axe]].

Unfortunately, it is not currently possible to assign woodcutters the same axe to use in the [[military]] as to use in civilian labour.{{bug|1451}}

== Tips ==
* As felling trees is usually done away from your fortress, it is an inherently dangerous activity in hostile areas, and care must be taken to ensure that the woodcutters are not killed by hostile [[creature]]s or [[ambush]]ed.
* Wood production can be sped up if the woodcutters have the [[haul|wood hauling]] labor disabled, so they can focus on cutting more trees instead of hauling the logs from the last one to the nearest wood [[stockpile]].

== Trivia ==
{{D for Dwarf}}
In order to relieve the brainless monotony (aka Dwarven bliss) experienced by Wood Cutters, the diminutive log choppers often engage in competitive singing whilst whacking away at their arboreal nemeses, such that raucous renditions of the perpetually popular tune "I am a lumberjack and I'm OK" can be heard echoing throughout the timbered valleys found near their fortresses at ever increasing levels of volume. The overall loudness of the rendition is apparently the most critical value used to determine the winner. Unfortunately, this singing is fairly detrimental to overall harvesting productivity, as by the time most singers lay in to the third verse of the song, they have either convulsed into blithering (and debilitating) laughter, or they have run off to taunt the elves with their massive tooth picks whilst wearing their best cross dressing outfits (see further). Sadly, Wood cutters often fall victim to raiding Goblins, as their cacophonous signing leads the Goblins straight to them just as they are in a state of vocal euphoria, and are thus easy prey for the grimy gobbos. That said, there have been instances when their singing has soothed the savagery of nearby beasts, but reports of this are scarce as most Dwarves are unwilling to admit their feat, for fear that it might be seen as undwarflike (aka cowardly). Some Dwarves have been known to carry on their person very large toothpicks, with which they clean their rather massive molars. These toothpicks are crafted by the woodcutters (in their off hours), sometimes using an entire tree to manufacture a single pick. Wood cutters take significant pride in the size of their toothpicks, which, in a pinch, can often double for poles used in pole vaulting contests,(another popular Dwarven pass-time, an event usually called the 'Pole-Toss'). Thus the origin of the phrase's "Go toss your pole" and "Is that a lumberjack's toothpick in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?" are explained.

Wood cutter

2014-07-12T19:44:35Z

Amena Ralikema: /* Cutting down trees */

{{Migrated_article}}
{{quality|unrated}}{{Skill
| color = 6:1
| skill = Wood Cutter
| specialty = Woodcutter
| profession = [[Woodworker]]
| job name = Wood Cutting
| tasks =
* Chop down trees
| workshop =
* None, but needs [[axe]]
| attributes =
* Strength
* Agility
* Endurance
* Willpower
* Spatial Sense
* Kinesthetic Sense
}}
{{av}}

'''Wood Cutter''' is a [[skill]] that allows a dwarf to chop down [[tree]]s with an [[axe]], turning them into [[wood]] logs. As wood is an essential resource, this is an important skill. As with other skills, it's developed with practice. Higher levels of the skill make felling trees quicker.

A dwarf must have the '''Wood Cutting''' [[labor]] enabled in order to chop down trees. It's a subset of "woodworking", together with [[carpentry]] and [[crossbow-making]]. This labor is also mutually exclusive with [[mining]], probably because like mining it requires a tool to be equipped.

If you [[embark]] using the "Play Now!" option, one of the seven settlers will be a Novice Wood Cutter with the appropriate labor enabled.

== Cutting down trees ==

Trees need to be designated to be cut down. Specifically, designating any of the trunk tiles of a tree will do.

# Press {{K|d}}esignate to bring up the [[Designations Menu]].
# Select the "Chop Down Trees" action (press {{k|t}}).
#* If you open the menu when the center of the screen is above ground, this option will be already selected.
# Move the cursor to the starting point, then press {{K|enter}}. You should see a green flashing cross symbol indicating that it's in Selection Mode.
# Move the cursor to another point to define the opposite corners of a rectangle, press {{K|enter}} again. The trunk tiles of the trees that were in the rectangle should be highlighted, indicating that they will be chopped down.
#* Tiles can also be designated by using the mouse and left-clicking.

After the trees are designated, any idle dwarf with the Wood Cutting labor enabled and an axe equipped will start chopping them down. As with other tasks, the most recently designated target is processed first.

Trees can be cut from any point, not only from ground level, but in all cases, after the dwarf is done cutting, the tree transforms into a pile of logs that fall to the ground in a direction opposite from where the cutter was standing. The logs are treated as actual falling objects - they can splash in water, raising [[mist]], or hurt any creatures they land on,{{verify}} so make sure that the drop area is clear of any pets.

== Axes ==
A dwarf needs to have an equipped [[axe]] to chop down trees. If a dwarf has the Wood Cutting labor enabled but doesn't have an axe, they will pick up any available one from a stockpile. Thankfully, any immigrant that arrives with the wood cutting labor enabled will be carrying an axe.

There are no special axes for woodcutting; the dwarfs use [[battle axe]]s. Unlike [[weapon|axes in combat]] though, the quality or material of an axe appears to have no effect on any aspect of wood cutting - a [[quality|no-quality]] [[copper]] axe is the same as a masterwork [[steel]] or [[adamantine]] axe, or even an wooden [[training weapon|training axe]].

Unfortunately, it is not currently possible to assign woodcutters the same axe to use in the [[military]] as to use in civilian labour.{{bug|1451}}

== Tips ==
* As felling trees is usually done away from your fortress, it is an inherently dangerous activity in hostile areas, and care must be taken to ensure that the woodcutters are not killed by hostile [[creature]]s or [[ambush]]ed.
* Wood production can be sped up if the woodcutters have the [[haul|wood hauling]] labor disabled, so they can focus on cutting more trees instead of hauling the logs from the last one to the nearest wood stockpile.

== Trivia ==
{{D for Dwarf}}
In order to relieve the brainless monotony (aka Dwarven bliss) experienced by Wood Cutters, the diminutive log choppers often engage in competitive singing whilst whacking away at their arboreal nemeses, such that raucous renditions of the perpetually popular tune "I am a lumberjack and I'm OK" can be heard echoing throughout the timbered valleys found near their fortresses at ever increasing levels of volume. The overall loudness of the rendition is apparently the most critical value used to determine the winner. Unfortunately, this singing is fairly detrimental to overall harvesting productivity, as by the time most singers lay in to the third verse of the song, they have either convulsed into blithering (and debilitating) laughter, or they have run off to taunt the elves with their massive tooth picks whilst wearing their best cross dressing outfits (see further). Sadly, Wood cutters often fall victim to raiding Goblins, as their cacophonous signing leads the Goblins straight to them just as they are in a state of vocal euphoria, and are thus easy prey for the grimy gobbos. That said, there have been instances when their singing has soothed the savagery of nearby beasts, but reports of this are scarce as most Dwarves are unwilling to admit their feat, for fear that it might be seen as undwarflike (aka cowardly). Some Dwarves have been known to carry on their person very large toothpicks, with which they clean their rather massive molars. These toothpicks are crafted by the woodcutters (in their off hours), sometimes using an entire tree to manufacture a single pick. Wood cutters take significant pride in the size of their toothpicks, which, in a pinch, can often double for poles used in pole vaulting contests,(another popular Dwarven pass-time, an event usually called the 'Pole-Toss'). Thus the origin of the phrase's "Go toss your pole" and "Is that a lumberjack's toothpick in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?" are explained.

Skill

2014-07-12T19:42:04Z

Amena Ralikema:

{{Migrated_article}}
{{quality|unrated}}
''See also: [[Combat skill]]''

'''Skills''' are used by dwarves to accomplish almost every task in the game. A higher level of a skill allows a dwarf to accomplish the respective task more quickly and/or more effectively. Whenever a skill is used, [[experience]] is gained for that skill, allowing the dwarf to progress to higher skill levels.

If a dwarf does not use a skill for a prolonged period of time, the skill will be labeled "rusty." If the rusty skill continues to remain unused, it will eventually be labeled "very rusty," or "V rusty" in game. Skills remaining at very rusty for prolonged periods of time will gradually suffer permanent experience loss. It is not possible in-game to know whether a given skill has suffered level loss, but any utility capable of reading exact XP levels will show a skill with a lost level as being at 100% of the XP required to take it to the next skill level. See [[#Skill rust|Rust]] below for more details.

To determine what skills a dwarf has, press {{K|v}} and highlight the dwarf, then press {{K|g}} to ensure you are on the general information page. The skills will be grouped into three toggleable types: {{K|c}}ombat, la{{K|b}}or and {{K|m}}iscellaneous skills. Included on the list are the levels of each skill, and, if applicable, "rusty" or "V rusty" notifications.

== Skill level names ==

The names of skill levels are as follows:
* Dabbling
* Novice
* Adequate
* Competent
* Skilled
* Proficient
* Talented
* Adept
* Expert
* Professional
* Accomplished
* Great
* Master
* High Master
* Grand Master
* Legendary

==Skill penalties==
Dwarves that are [[status icon|hungry, tired, or thirsty]] will work slower and produce lower quality goods. This is unimportant for some tasks such as wood cutting or furnace operating but you may want to halt construction of [[aluminum]] [[statue]]s if your [[blacksmith]] is famished and hollow-eyed from lack of sleep.

==Skills==

{| style="margin: 0 auto"
|-
| valign='top' |

{{Skill Box|Miner|7:0|7:0|
* [[Miner]]
}}

{{Skill Box|[[Woodworker]]|6:1|6:1|
* [[Bowyer]]
* [[Carpenter]]
* [[Wood cutter]]
}}

{{Skill Box|[[Stoneworker]]|7:1|7:1|
* [[Engraver]]
* [[Mason]]
}}

{{Skill Box|[[Ranger]]|2:0|2:0|
* [[Ambusher]]
* [[Animal caretaker]]
* [[Animal dissector]]
* [[Animal trainer]]
* [[Trapper]]
}}

{{Skill Box|[[Doctor]]|5:0|5:0|
* [[Bone doctor]]
* [[Crutch-walker]]
* [[Diagnostician]]
* [[Surgeon]]
* [[Suturer]]
* [[Wound dresser]]
}}

| valign='top' |

{{Skill Box|[[Farmer]]|6:0|6:0|
* [[Beekeeper]]
* [[Brewer]]
* [[Butcher]]
* [[Cheese maker]]
* [[Cook]]
* [[Dyer]]
* [[Grower]]
* [[Herbalist]]
* [[Lye maker]]
* [[Milker]]
* [[Miller]]
* [[Potash maker]]
* [[Presser]]
* [[Shearer]]
* [[Soaper]]
* [[Spinner]]
* [[Tanner]]
* [[Thresher]]
* [[Wood burner]]
}}

{{Skill Box|[[Fishery worker]]|1:0|1:0|
* [[Fish cleaner]]
* [[Fish dissector]]
* [[Fisherdwarf]]
}}

{{Skill Box|[[Metalsmithing|Metalsmith]]|0:1|0:1|
* [[Armorsmith]]
* [[Furnace operator]]
* [[Metal crafter]]
* [[Blacksmith|Metalsmith]]
* [[Weaponsmith]]
}}

| valign='top' |

{{Skill Box|[[Jeweler]]|2:1|2:1|
* [[Gem cutter]]
* [[Gem setter]]
}}

{{Skill Box|[[Craftsdwarf]]|1:1|1:1|
* [[Bone carver]]
* [[Clothier]]
* [[Glassmaker]]
* [[Glazer]]
* [[Leatherworker]]
* [[Potter]]
* [[Stone crafter]]
* [[Strand extractor]]
* [[Wax worker]]
* [[Weaver]]
* [[Wood crafter]]
}}

{{Skill Box|[[Engineer]]|4:1|4:1|
* [[Mechanic]]
* [[Pump operator]]
* [[Siege engineer]]
* [[Siege operator]]
}}

{{Skill Box|Other Jobs|3:0|3:0|
* [[Alchemy|Alchemist]]
* [[Knapper]]
* [[Swimmer]]
}}

{{Skill Box|[[Administrator]]|5:0|5:0|
* [[Appraiser]]
* [[Building designer]]
* [[Organizer]]
* [[Record keeper]]
}}

| valign='top' |

{{Skill Box|[[Military]]|0:1|0:0|
* [[Archer]]
* [[Armor user]]
* [[Axeman]]
* [[Biter]]
* [[Blowgunner]]
* [[Bowman]]
* [[Crossbowman]]
* [[Dodger]]
* [[Fighter]]
* [[Hammerman]]
* [[Kicker]]
* [[Knife user]]
* [[Lasher]]
* [[Maceman]]
* [[Misc. object user]]
* [[Pikeman]]
* [[Shield user]]
* [[Spearman]]
* [[Striker]]
* [[Swordsman]]
* [[Thrower]]
* [[Wrestler]]
}}

{{Skill Box|[[Broker]]|3:0|3:0|
* [[Comedian]]
* [[Conversationalist]]
* [[Flatterer]]
* [[Intimidator]]
* [[Judge of intent]]
* [[Liar]]
* [[Negotiator]]
* [[Persuader]]
}}

| valign='top' |

{{Skill Box|Miscellaneous|3:0|3:0|
* [[Climber]]
* [[Concentration]]
* [[Consoler]]
* [[Discipline]]
* [[Leader]]
* [[Observer]]
* [[Pacifier]]
* [[Reader]]
* [[Student]]
* [[Teacher]]
* [[Tracker]]
}}

{{Skill Box|Unused|3:0|3:0|
* [[Balance]]
* [[Coordination]]
* [[Druid]]
* [[Military tactics]]
* [[Poet]]
* [[Speaker]]
* [[Wordsmith]]
* [[Writer]]
}}
|}

==Skills, attributes and traits==
*'''Skills''':
**are trained by being used in some activity.
**train '''[[attribute]]s'''.
**the same [[attribute]] can be trained by various skills.
**it's assumed that the skills also use some of the [[attribute]]s that they train.
**certain skills are required or important for certain [[noble]], [[military]] and civilian professions.
**certain professions require several skills.
**the same skill can be used by various professions.
**are increased by [[Preferences]], but capped, so the dwarf will make items beyond its skill level but won't affect the chances of making more high value items at the highest skill level.

*'''[[Personality trait|Traits]]''':
**cannot be modified in-game.{{verify}}
**affect which [[social skill]]s gain experience ''(if the dwarf has X trait it will not gain experience in X skill)'' at all.
**have other in-game effects that can be useful for certain professions.
**give [[thought]]s when performing certain activities.

To summarize it goes like this:
Trait --> Skill <--> Attribute
| ^
v |
affect |
| v
'--> Profession

Since the same skills can be used by various professions, and the same [[attribute]]s are trained by various skills, this allows for [[cross-training]].

Being [[Personality trait|traits]] the unmodifiable{{verify}}, limiting factor on which skills can be learned or having useful effects, and certain professions requiring various skills, the need arises to:
*avoid appointing a dwarf that will never learn a certain skill to a profession that uses it:
**''appointing a [[Personality trait|straightforward]] dwarf as a [[broker]] will result in a [[consoler]], non-[[flatterer]], non-[[liar]] [[broker]]''.
*appoint a dwarf with a useful effect given by a [[Personality trait|trait]] to a profession that benefits from it:
**''appointing an [[Personality trait|undisciplined]] dwarf to an important job will result in [[fun|fun]]''.
**''appointing an [[Personality trait|angry]] dwarf to [[soldier]] will result in more [[Status_icon|enraged]] bonuses.

==Skill rust==
Every skill has the following set of improvement and decay counters, which are caste specific:

{{token|SKILL_RATE|c}} (Default is {{token|SKILL_RATE|cr|100:8:16:16}})
* % of improvement points you get (Default 100)
* unused counter rate (Default 8)
* rust counter rate (Default 16)
* demotion counter rate (Default 16)

The unused counter starts incrementing while a dwarf isn't using a skill. Once it reaches the cap, it will reset to zero, and the rust counter rate will increment by 1. This continues until the rust counter's cap is reached, and then the demotion counter is incremented by 1, and the rust counter is reset to zero. When the demotion counter finally reaches its cap, a 'layer' of rust is added to the skill, and the demotion counter is reset to zero.

The {{DFtext|Rusty}} and {{DFtext|V.Rusty}} descriptions which are appended to a skill within Dwarf Fortress are determined by the following conditions:

*Rusty: A skill level greater than 0 and less than 4, and the skill level * 0.5 <= the number of rust layers.
*Very Rusty: A skill level greater than or equal to 4, and the skill level * 0.75 <= the number of rust layers.

For example, a level 3 skill with 4 layers of rust: 3 * 0.5 = 1.5 which is less than the 4 layers of rust, so it's a Rusty skill. A level 8 with 6 layers of rust: 8 * 0.75 = 6 which is equal to the layers of rust, so it's a Very Rusty skill.

In testing it appears that the layers of rust are limited to a maximum of 6. If the counters reach the maximum and it attempts to increase to a 7th layer of rust, all counters are stopped, and the 'Rusty' and 'V. Rusty' descriptions are erroneously removed from the skill descriptions within Dwarf Fortress.

Wood cutter

2014-07-12T19:32:08Z

Amena Ralikema:

{{Migrated_article}}
{{quality|unrated}}{{Skill
| color = 6:1
| skill = Wood Cutter
| specialty = Woodcutter
| profession = [[Woodworker]]
| job name = Wood Cutting
| tasks =
* Chop down trees
| workshop =
* None, but needs [[axe]]
| attributes =
* Strength
* Agility
* Endurance
* Willpower
* Spatial Sense
* Kinesthetic Sense
}}
{{av}}

'''Wood Cutter''' is a [[skill]] that allows a dwarf to chop down [[tree]]s with an [[axe]], turning them into [[wood]] logs. As wood is an essential resource, this is an important skill. As with other skills, it's developed with practice. Higher levels of the skill make felling trees quicker.

A dwarf must have the '''Wood Cutting''' [[labor]] enabled in order to chop down trees. It's a subset of "woodworking", together with [[carpentry]] and [[crossbow-making]]. This labor is also mutually exclusive with [[mining]], probably because like mining it requires a tool to be equipped.

If you [[embark]] using the "Play Now!" option, one of the seven settlers will be a Novice Wood Cutter with the appropriate labor enabled.

== Cutting down trees ==

Trees need to be designated to be cut down. Specifically, designating any of the trunk tiles of a tree will do.

# Press {{K|d}}esignate to bring up the [[Designations Menu]].
# Select the "Chop Down Trees" action (press {{k|t}}).
#* If you open the menu when the center of the screen is above ground, this option will be already selected.
# Move the cursor to the starting point, then press {{K|enter}}. You should see a green flashing cross symbol indicating that it's in Selection Mode.
# Move the cursor to another point to define the opposite corners of a rectangle, press {{K|enter}} again. The trunk tiles of the trees that were in the rectangle should be highlighted, indicating that they will be chopped down.
#* Tiles can also be designated by using the mouse and left-clicking.

After the trees are designated, any idle dwarf with the Wood Cutting labor enabled and an axe equipped will start chopping them down. As with other tasks, the most recently designated target is processed first.

Trees can be cut from any point, not only ground level, but in all cases, after the dwarf is done cutting, the tree transforms into a pile of logs that fall to the ground in a direction opposite from where the cutter was standing. The logs are treated as actual falling objects - they can splash in water, raising [[mist]], or hurt creatures,{{verify}} so make sure that the drop area is clear.

== Axes ==
A dwarf needs to have an equipped [[axe]] to chop down trees. If a dwarf has the Wood Cutting labor enabled but doesn't have an axe, they will pick up any available one from a stockpile. Thankfully, any immigrant that arrives with the wood cutting labor enabled will be carrying an axe.

There are no special axes for woodcutting; the dwarfs use [[battle axe]]s. Unlike [[weapon|axes in combat]] though, the quality or material of an axe appears to have no effect on any aspect of wood cutting - a [[quality|no-quality]] [[copper]] axe is the same as a masterwork [[steel]] or [[adamantine]] axe, or even an wooden [[training weapon|training axe]].

Unfortunately, it is not currently possible to assign woodcutters the same axe to use in the [[military]] as to use in civilian labour.{{bug|1451}}

== Tips ==
* As felling trees is usually done away from your fortress, it is an inherently dangerous activity in hostile areas, and care must be taken to ensure that the woodcutters are not killed by hostile [[creature]]s or [[ambush]]ed.
* Wood production can be sped up if the woodcutters have the [[haul|wood hauling]] labor disabled, so they can focus on cutting more trees instead of hauling the logs from the last one to the nearest wood stockpile.

== Trivia ==
{{D for Dwarf}}
In order to relieve the brainless monotony (aka Dwarven bliss) experienced by Wood Cutters, the diminutive log choppers often engage in competitive singing whilst whacking away at their arboreal nemeses, such that raucous renditions of the perpetually popular tune "I am a lumberjack and I'm OK" can be heard echoing throughout the timbered valleys found near their fortresses at ever increasing levels of volume. The overall loudness of the rendition is apparently the most critical value used to determine the winner. Unfortunately, this singing is fairly detrimental to overall harvesting productivity, as by the time most singers lay in to the third verse of the song, they have either convulsed into blithering (and debilitating) laughter, or they have run off to taunt the elves with their massive tooth picks whilst wearing their best cross dressing outfits (see further). Sadly, Wood cutters often fall victim to raiding Goblins, as their cacophonous signing leads the Goblins straight to them just as they are in a state of vocal euphoria, and are thus easy prey for the grimy gobbos. That said, there have been instances when their singing has soothed the savagery of nearby beasts, but reports of this are scarce as most Dwarves are unwilling to admit their feat, for fear that it might be seen as undwarflike (aka cowardly). Some Dwarves have been known to carry on their person very large toothpicks, with which they clean their rather massive molars. These toothpicks are crafted by the woodcutters (in their off hours), sometimes using an entire tree to manufacture a single pick. Wood cutters take significant pride in the size of their toothpicks, which, in a pinch, can often double for poles used in pole vaulting contests,(another popular Dwarven pass-time, an event usually called the 'Pole-Toss'). Thus the origin of the phrase's "Go toss your pole" and "Is that a lumberjack's toothpick in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?" are explained.

Wood cutter

2014-07-12T19:26:45Z

Amena Ralikema: /* Axes */

{{Migrated_article}}
{{quality|unrated}}{{Skill
| color = 6:1
| skill = Wood Cutter
| specialty = Woodcutter
| profession = [[Woodworker]]
| job name = Wood Cutting
| tasks =
* Chop down trees
| workshop =
* None, but needs [[axe]]
| attributes =
* Strength
* Agility
* Endurance
* Willpower
* Spatial Sense
* Kinesthetic Sense
}}
{{av}}

'''Wood Cutter''' is a [[skill]] that allows a dwarf to chop down [[tree]]s with an [[axe]], turning them into [[wood]] logs. As wood is an essential resource, this is an important skill. As with other skills, it's developed with practice. Higher levels of the skill make felling trees quicker.

A dwarf must have the '''Wood Cutting''' [[labor]] enabled in order to chop down trees. It's a subset of "woodworking", together with [[carpentry]] and [[crossbow-making]]. This labor is also mutually exclusive with [[mining]], probably because like mining it requires a tool to be equipped.

== Cutting down trees ==

Trees need to be designated to be cut down. Specifically, designating any of the trunk tiles of a tree will do.

# Press {{K|d}}esignate to bring up the [[Designations Menu]].
# Select the "Chop Down Trees" action (press {{k|t}}).
#* If you open the menu when the center of the screen is above ground, this option will be already selected.
# Move the cursor to the starting point, then press {{K|enter}}. You should see a green flashing cross symbol indicating that it's in Selection Mode.
# Move the cursor to another point to define the opposite corners of a rectangle, press {{K|enter}} again. The trunk tiles of the trees that were in the rectangle should be highlighted, indicating that they will be chopped down.
#* Tiles can also be designated by using the mouse and left-clicking.

After the trees are designated, any idle dwarf with the Wood Cutting labor enabled and an axe equipped will start chopping them down. As with other tasks, the most recently designated target is processed first.

Trees can be cut from any point, not only ground level, but in all cases, after the dwarf is done cutting, the tree transforms into a pile of logs that fall to the ground in a direction opposite from where the cutter was standing. The logs are treated as actual falling objects - they can splash in water, raising [[mist]], or hurt creatures,{{verify}} so make sure that the drop area is clear.

== Axes ==
A dwarf needs to have an equipped [[axe]] to chop down trees. If a dwarf has the Wood Cutting labor enabled but doesn't have an axe, they will pick up any available one from a stockpile. Thankfully, any immigrant that arrives with the wood cutting labor enabled will be carrying an axe.

Axes used for woodcutting are identical to battle axes. Unlike [[weapon|axes in combat]] though, the quality or material of an axe appears to have no effect on any aspect of wood cutting - a [[quality|no-quality]] [[copper]] axe is the same as a masterwork [[steel]] or [[adamantine]] axe, or even an wooden [[training weapon|training axe]].

Unfortunately, it is not currently possible to assign woodcutters the same axe to use in the [[military]] as to use in civilian labour.{{bug|1451}}

== Tips ==
* As felling trees is usually done away from your fortress, it is an inherently dangerous activity in hostile areas, and care must be taken to ensure that the woodcutters are not killed by hostile [[creature]]s or [[ambush]]ed.
* Wood production can be sped up if the woodcutters have the [[haul|wood hauling]] labor disabled, so they can focus on cutting more trees instead of hauling the logs from the last one to the nearest wood stockpile.

== Trivia ==
{{D for Dwarf}}
In order to relieve the brainless monotony (aka Dwarven bliss) experienced by Wood Cutters, the diminutive log choppers often engage in competitive singing whilst whacking away at their arboreal nemeses, such that raucous renditions of the perpetually popular tune "I am a lumberjack and I'm OK" can be heard echoing throughout the timbered valleys found near their fortresses at ever increasing levels of volume. The overall loudness of the rendition is apparently the most critical value used to determine the winner. Unfortunately, this singing is fairly detrimental to overall harvesting productivity, as by the time most singers lay in to the third verse of the song, they have either convulsed into blithering (and debilitating) laughter, or they have run off to taunt the elves with their massive tooth picks whilst wearing their best cross dressing outfits (see further). Sadly, Wood cutters often fall victim to raiding Goblins, as their cacophonous signing leads the Goblins straight to them just as they are in a state of vocal euphoria, and are thus easy prey for the grimy gobbos. That said, there have been instances when their singing has soothed the savagery of nearby beasts, but reports of this are scarce as most Dwarves are unwilling to admit their feat, for fear that it might be seen as undwarflike (aka cowardly). Some Dwarves have been known to carry on their person very large toothpicks, with which they clean their rather massive molars. These toothpicks are crafted by the woodcutters (in their off hours), sometimes using an entire tree to manufacture a single pick. Wood cutters take significant pride in the size of their toothpicks, which, in a pinch, can often double for poles used in pole vaulting contests,(another popular Dwarven pass-time, an event usually called the 'Pole-Toss'). Thus the origin of the phrase's "Go toss your pole" and "Is that a lumberjack's toothpick in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?" are explained.

Wood cutter

2014-07-12T19:19:41Z

Amena Ralikema: /* Cutting down trees */

{{Migrated_article}}
{{quality|unrated}}{{Skill
| color = 6:1
| skill = Wood Cutter
| specialty = Woodcutter
| profession = [[Woodworker]]
| job name = Wood Cutting
| tasks =
* Chop down trees
| workshop =
* None, but needs [[axe]]
| attributes =
* Strength
* Agility
* Endurance
* Willpower
* Spatial Sense
* Kinesthetic Sense
}}
{{av}}

'''Wood Cutter''' is a [[skill]] that allows a dwarf to chop down [[tree]]s with an [[axe]], turning them into [[wood]] logs. As wood is an essential resource, this is an important skill. As with other skills, it's developed with practice. Higher levels of the skill make felling trees quicker.

A dwarf must have the '''Wood Cutting''' [[labor]] enabled in order to chop down trees. It's a subset of "woodworking", together with [[carpentry]] and [[crossbow-making]]. This labor is also mutually exclusive with [[mining]], probably because like mining it requires a tool to be equipped.

== Cutting down trees ==

Trees need to be designated to be cut down. Specifically, designating any of the trunk tiles of a tree will do.

# Press {{K|d}}esignate to bring up the [[Designations Menu]].
# Select the "Chop Down Trees" action (press {{k|t}}).
#* If you open the menu when the center of the screen is above ground, this option will be already selected.
# Move the cursor to the starting point, then press {{K|enter}}. You should see a green flashing cross symbol indicating that it's in Selection Mode.
# Move the cursor to another point to define the opposite corners of a rectangle, press {{K|enter}} again. The trunk tiles of the trees that were in the rectangle should be highlighted, indicating that they will be chopped down.
#* Tiles can also be designated by using the mouse and left-clicking.

After the trees are designated, any idle dwarf with the Wood Cutting labor enabled and an axe equipped will start chopping them down. As with other tasks, the most recently designated target is processed first.

Trees can be cut from any point, not only ground level, but in all cases, after the dwarf is done cutting, the tree transforms into a pile of logs that fall to the ground in a direction opposite from where the cutter was standing. The logs are treated as actual falling objects - they can splash in water, raising [[mist]], or hurt creatures,{{verify}} so make sure that the drop area is clear.

== Axes ==
You must have an available [[axe]] for your Wood Cutter to use. Once an area containing trees is designated, the Wood Cutter will fetch an axe and begin cutting the trees down (provided, of course, that he is full, rested, appropriately inebriated, and properly motivated).

Any immigrant that arrives with the wood cutting labor enabled will be carrying an axe.

* The quality or material of the axe appears to have no effect on any aspect of wood cutting - a [[quality|no-quality]] [[copper]] axe is the same as a [[quality|masterwork]] [[steel]], [[adamantine]] or even wooden [[training weapon|training axe]]. (The same is not true for axes in [[weapon|combat]].)
* Unfortunately, it is not currently possible to assign woodcutters the same axe to use in the [[military]] as to use in civilian labour.{{bug|1451}}

== Tips ==
* As felling trees is usually done away from your fortress, it is an inherently dangerous activity in hostile areas, and care must be taken to ensure that the woodcutters are not killed by hostile [[creature]]s or [[ambush]]ed.
* Wood production can be sped up if the woodcutters have the [[haul|wood hauling]] labor disabled, so they can focus on cutting more trees instead of hauling the logs from the last one to the nearest wood stockpile.

== Trivia ==
{{D for Dwarf}}
In order to relieve the brainless monotony (aka Dwarven bliss) experienced by Wood Cutters, the diminutive log choppers often engage in competitive singing whilst whacking away at their arboreal nemeses, such that raucous renditions of the perpetually popular tune "I am a lumberjack and I'm OK" can be heard echoing throughout the timbered valleys found near their fortresses at ever increasing levels of volume. The overall loudness of the rendition is apparently the most critical value used to determine the winner. Unfortunately, this singing is fairly detrimental to overall harvesting productivity, as by the time most singers lay in to the third verse of the song, they have either convulsed into blithering (and debilitating) laughter, or they have run off to taunt the elves with their massive tooth picks whilst wearing their best cross dressing outfits (see further). Sadly, Wood cutters often fall victim to raiding Goblins, as their cacophonous signing leads the Goblins straight to them just as they are in a state of vocal euphoria, and are thus easy prey for the grimy gobbos. That said, there have been instances when their singing has soothed the savagery of nearby beasts, but reports of this are scarce as most Dwarves are unwilling to admit their feat, for fear that it might be seen as undwarflike (aka cowardly). Some Dwarves have been known to carry on their person very large toothpicks, with which they clean their rather massive molars. These toothpicks are crafted by the woodcutters (in their off hours), sometimes using an entire tree to manufacture a single pick. Wood cutters take significant pride in the size of their toothpicks, which, in a pinch, can often double for poles used in pole vaulting contests,(another popular Dwarven pass-time, an event usually called the 'Pole-Toss'). Thus the origin of the phrase's "Go toss your pole" and "Is that a lumberjack's toothpick in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?" are explained.

Wood cutter

2014-07-12T19:04:03Z

Amena Ralikema: more cleanup and rewriting

{{Migrated_article}}
{{quality|unrated}}{{Skill
| color = 6:1
| skill = Wood Cutter
| specialty = Woodcutter
| profession = [[Woodworker]]
| job name = Wood Cutting
| tasks =
* Chop down trees
| workshop =
* None, but needs [[axe]]
| attributes =
* Strength
* Agility
* Endurance
* Willpower
* Spatial Sense
* Kinesthetic Sense
}}
{{av}}

'''Wood Cutter''' is a [[skill]] that allows a dwarf to chop down [[tree]]s with an [[axe]], turning them into [[wood]] logs. As wood is an essential resource, this is an important skill. As with other skills, it's developed with practice. Higher levels of the skill make felling trees quicker.

A dwarf must have the '''Wood Cutting''' [[labor]] enabled in order to chop down trees. It's a subset of "woodworking", together with [[carpentry]] and [[crossbow-making]]. This labor is also mutually exclusive with [[mining]], probably because like mining it requires a tool to be equipped.

== Cutting down trees ==

To designate an area of trees to be cut down: In the map screen, select {{K|d}} to activate the [[DF2014:Designations Menu|designate]] menu. If you are viewing an area above ground the designate menu will default to {{K|t}} (trees). Using standard grid designation (creating a rectangle), pick a tile and press {{K|Enter}} to select one corner of a rectangle, then pick a second tile and press {{K|Enter}} again to mark the other corner. Any trees within the rectangle will then be cut down. This also works across Z-levels, allowing 3-dimensional designations in the shape of a cuboid. (You can also use the mouse to select trees to be cut down.)

== Axes ==
You must have an available [[axe]] for your Wood Cutter to use. Once an area containing trees is designated, the Wood Cutter will fetch an axe and begin cutting the trees down (provided, of course, that he is full, rested, appropriately inebriated, and properly motivated).

Any immigrant that arrives with the wood cutting labor enabled will be carrying an axe.

* The quality or material of the axe appears to have no effect on any aspect of wood cutting - a [[quality|no-quality]] [[copper]] axe is the same as a [[quality|masterwork]] [[steel]], [[adamantine]] or even wooden [[training weapon|training axe]]. (The same is not true for axes in [[weapon|combat]].)
* Unfortunately, it is not currently possible to assign woodcutters the same axe to use in the [[military]] as to use in civilian labour.{{bug|1451}}

== Tips ==
* As felling trees is usually done away from your fortress, it is an inherently dangerous activity in hostile areas, and care must be taken to ensure that the woodcutters are not killed by hostile [[creature]]s or [[ambush]]ed.
* Wood production can be sped up if the woodcutters have the [[haul|wood hauling]] labor disabled, so they can focus on cutting more trees instead of hauling the logs from the last one to the nearest wood stockpile.

== Trivia ==
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In order to relieve the brainless monotony (aka Dwarven bliss) experienced by Wood Cutters, the diminutive log choppers often engage in competitive singing whilst whacking away at their arboreal nemeses, such that raucous renditions of the perpetually popular tune "I am a lumberjack and I'm OK" can be heard echoing throughout the timbered valleys found near their fortresses at ever increasing levels of volume. The overall loudness of the rendition is apparently the most critical value used to determine the winner. Unfortunately, this singing is fairly detrimental to overall harvesting productivity, as by the time most singers lay in to the third verse of the song, they have either convulsed into blithering (and debilitating) laughter, or they have run off to taunt the elves with their massive tooth picks whilst wearing their best cross dressing outfits (see further). Sadly, Wood cutters often fall victim to raiding Goblins, as their cacophonous signing leads the Goblins straight to them just as they are in a state of vocal euphoria, and are thus easy prey for the grimy gobbos. That said, there have been instances when their singing has soothed the savagery of nearby beasts, but reports of this are scarce as most Dwarves are unwilling to admit their feat, for fear that it might be seen as undwarflike (aka cowardly). Some Dwarves have been known to carry on their person very large toothpicks, with which they clean their rather massive molars. These toothpicks are crafted by the woodcutters (in their off hours), sometimes using an entire tree to manufacture a single pick. Wood cutters take significant pride in the size of their toothpicks, which, in a pinch, can often double for poles used in pole vaulting contests,(another popular Dwarven pass-time, an event usually called the 'Pole-Toss'). Thus the origin of the phrase's "Go toss your pole" and "Is that a lumberjack's toothpick in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?" are explained.

DF2014 Talk:Climber

2014-07-12T18:40:32Z

Amena Ralikema: /* Only in adventurer mode? */ new section

== Only in adventurer mode? ==

I don't think this is accurate. Creatures can also climb in fortress mode, including dwarfs. And cats are legendary climbers by default.--[[User:Amena Ralikema|Amena Ralikema]] ([[User talk:Amena Ralikema|talk]]) 18:40, 12 July 2014 (UTC)

Wood cutter

2014-07-12T18:19:27Z

Amena Ralikema: removing the worst abuses of formatting

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{{quality|unrated}}{{Skill
| color = 6:1
| skill = Wood Cutter
| specialty = Woodcutter
| profession = [[Woodworker]]
| job name = [[Wood cutting]]
| tasks =
* Chop down trees
| workshop =
* None, but needs [[axe]]
| attributes =
* Strength
* Agility
* Endurance
* Willpower
* Spatial Sense
* Kinesthetic Sense
}}
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'''Wood cutters''' cut down [[tree]]s to create [[wood]] logs, which are used by [[Carpenter]]s, [[Wood burner]]s, [[Wood crafter]]s, (etc...) for various products. A Dwarf must be assigned the '''Wood Cutting''' [[labor]], must have an [[axe]] readily available, and an area of trees to be cut must be [[DF2014:Designations Menu|designated]], in order to successfully collect [[wood]] logs. Wood cutting is an inherently dangerous activity in hostile areas, and care must be taken to ensure that they are not killed by hostile [[creature]]s or [[DF2014:Goblin|enemie]]s.

== Cutting trees ==

To designate an area of trees to be cut down: In the map screen, select {{K|d}} to activate the [[DF2014:Designations Menu|designate]] menu. If you are viewing an area above ground the designate menu will default to {{K|t}} (trees). Using standard grid designation (creating a rectangle), pick a tile and press {{K|Enter}} to select one corner of a rectangle, then pick a second tile and press {{K|Enter}} again to mark the other corner. Any trees within the rectangle will then be cut down. This also works across Z-levels, allowing 3-dimensional designations in the shape of a cuboid. (You can also use the mouse to select trees to be cut down.)

== Axes ==
You must have an available [[axe]] for your Wood Cutter to use. Once an area containing trees is designated, the Wood Cutter will fetch an axe and begin cutting the trees down (provided, of course, that he is full, rested, appropriately inebriated, and properly motivated).

* The quality or material of the axe appears to have no effect on any aspect of wood cutting - a [[quality|no-quality]] [[copper]] axe is the same as a [[quality|masterwork]] [[steel]], [[adamantine]] or even wooden [[training weapon|training axe]]. (The same is not true for axes in [[weapon|combat]].)
* Unfortunately, it is not currently possible to assign woodcutters the same axe to use in the [[military]] as to use in civilian labour.{{bug|1451}}

== Notes ==
* Woodcutting one of the exclusionary skills along with [[mining]], such that you cannot have both labors active at the same time.
* '''Skill:''' Increased skill makes cutting down trees faster.
* '''Immigrants:''' Any immigrant that arrives with the wood cutting labor enabled will be carrying an axe.
* '''Efficiency:''' To quickly accumulate logs, be sure to deselect wood hauling from the assigned labors of your Wood Cutter, so the cutter can focus on cutting the trees down, while another Dwarf can haul the logs to your stockpile.

== Trivia ==
In order to relieve the brainless monotony (aka Dwarven bliss) experienced by Wood Cutters, the diminutive log choppers often engage in competitive singing whilst whacking away at their arboreal nemeses, such that raucous renditions of the perpetually popular tune "I am a lumberjack and I'm OK" can be heard echoing throughout the timbered valleys found near their fortresses at ever increasing levels of volume. The overall loudness of the rendition is apparently the most critical value used to determine the winner. Unfortunately, this singing is fairly detrimental to overall harvesting productivity, as by the time most singers lay in to the third verse of the song, they have either convulsed into blithering (and debilitating) laughter, or they have run off to taunt the elves with their massive tooth picks whilst wearing their best cross dressing outfits (see further). Sadly, Wood cutters often fall victim to raiding Goblins, as their cacophonous signing leads the Goblins straight to them just as they are in a state of vocal euphoria, and are thus easy prey for the grimy gobbos. That said, there have been instances when their singing has soothed the savagery of nearby beasts, but reports of this are scarce as most Dwarves are unwilling to admit their feat, for fear that it might be seen as undwarflike (aka cowardly). Some Dwarves have been known to carry on their person very large toothpicks, with which they clean their rather massive molars. These toothpicks are crafted by the woodcutters (in their off hours), sometimes using an entire tree to manufacture a single pick. Wood cutters take significant pride in the size of their toothpicks, which, in a pinch, can often double for poles used in pole vaulting contests,(another popular Dwarven pass-time, an event usually called the 'Pole-Toss'). Thus the origin of the phrase's "Go toss your pole" and "Is that a lumberjack's toothpick in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?" are explained.

Tree

2014-07-12T16:33:35Z

Amena Ralikema: /* Use */ mostly moved to the lead

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[[File:Cavern.png|thumb|right|350px|Trees are generally present in the [[caverns]] regardless of above-ground conditions, an important feature in a [[desert]] biome.]]
<big>'''Notice:'''</big> With DF2014, Trees have received significant revision. They are now multi-tile creations, spanning multiple z-levels, with separate tiles for trunk, roots, flowers, fruits, twigs, leaves, etc. Exactly how much of the remainder of this article still applies is yet to be determined.

Trunks can be chopped down, yielding multiple logs. A single tree can have multiple trunk tiles, on separate z-levels as well as otherwise, but only one tile of trunk can be designated for chopping on a single tree, so make sure you pick one that can be reached. Chopping a single tile from a tree will chop down the whole tree - there's no such thing as partially cutting a tree. Cutting a tree from a trunk section above ground level may result in the woodcutter losing his/her footing and crashing to the ground (similar to having a tile deconstructed under their feet). Conversely, designating trees to be cut at the ground level tile has never (so far) resulted in a cave-in. Some trees have multiple tiles at ground-level; ginkgo, for instance.

Roots can be designated for digging, though the tile doesn't flash to indicate it's designated. Some trees can have multiple tiles of roots, others just the one; in either case, when a single tile of roots is dug out, the entire tree vanishes without a trace.

Leaves will fall in autumn, coloring tiles beneath a tree. Some can be cooked at a [[kitchen]].

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'''Trees''' are a multi-[[tile]] feature that can be found aboveground on all but the most arid or most mountainous of maps, and below ground in the [[caverns]]. What kind of trees grow in a given location depends on [[biome]], as different species prefer different conditions. For example, tropical areas often have palm trees, while colder areas feature pines. An exception are underground trees, such as [[nether-cap]]s, that will grown anywhere underground. The species of a tree in turn determines its properties, including its structure, the color and density of its wood and what kind of growths it produces. Note also that "trees" in DF covers also things that are not literally trees, such as large cacti (e.g. [[saguaro]]s) and mushrooms (e.g. all underground trees).

Trees are used as a source of [[wood]], an essential resource in the game, irreplaceable (or hard to replace) for some applications. Thus the amount of local trees greatly affects fortress development, as without a ready source of wood the player will be forced to rely on [[trade]] to get it. Tree growth density on the embark site is determined by its [[biome]], so it's displayed with the rest of the biome properties (temperature, etc.) on the "Choose Fortress Location" screen at [[embark]].

== Structure ==
Trees consist of several types of tiles - roots, trunk sections, branches and twigs, as well as a number of "growths" (leaves, needles, flowers, fruit, cones, etc., depending on species). A single tree is a structure that can span multiple tiles of each type in both horizontal and vertical directions. For example, a typical deciduous tree will have a single tile-wide trunk at ground level supporting a multiple-level crown of intertwined trunk sections, branches and twigs covered with leaves. Not all species follow the same scheme, though - palms have a high, naked trunk that doesn't branch and just a tuft of leaves on top of it, and some species can have trunks that are thicker than a single tile at ground level. Underground, things are simpler, as there is only one kind of root tiles and the extent of the root system doesn't seem to vary with species.

Trees can be [[climb]]ed in both fortress and [[adventure mode]], and most types of tiles in the crown provide support for walking. In a densely wooded areas, the overlapping tree crowns can form a continuous canopy that can be traversed.

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Viewed on their same [[z-level]], many different sub-types of trees have their own symbol, such as {{tile|♣|2:0}}, {{tile|♠|2:0}}, {{tile|¶|2:0}}, {{tile|╞|2:0}} or {{tile|⌠|2:0}}. Some share the same symbol, but since the differences are only in preferences, this is not a significant problem (see table below for symbol pairings). For most purposes, a tree is a tree. Trees viewed from one z-level higher look like coloured rectangles ( {{tile|■|2:0}} ), appearing identical to coloured [[block]]s floating in the air. Deciduous trees will change colour to red or yellow in [[autumn]] ( {{tile|♣|4:1}}, {{tile|♠|6:1}} ), and lose their leaves in [[winter]] ( {{tile|╞|6:0}} ).

Tree trunks are a type of [[map tile]] and as such will form a solid barrier to movement, preventing [[channel]]ing or the creation of [[wall]]s and other [[construction]]s on their tile. This is problematic for caravan [[wagon]]s, which require a path at least three tiles wide in order to access your fortress; on heavily forested maps it may be necessary to check [[trade depot|depot]] access ({{k|D}}) every once in a while as trees continue to grow to make sure wagons can get through, and chop down ({{k|d}}-{{k|t}}) the impeding forest if they can't. Later on this can actually become a blessing, as if there is only one or a few pathways to the fortress it makes it easier to route incoming caravans down certain well-defended pathways, instead of allowing them to choose their own way across the map, where they may fall foul of ambushers or worse. It also makes building above-ground constructions more challenging, as any trees in the way must be chopped down first.

=== Growths ===
Growths are the things that grow ''on'' a tree, i.e. they are not an essential part of the tree's structure and can be shed or picked without destroying the tree. This includes leaves, needles, flowers, fruit, seed pods, catkins, cones, etc. Each tree species has at least one type of growth, the most common one unsurprisingly being leaves.

The leaves of deciduous trees change color in the autumn, fall during the winter and grow back in the spring.

Trees of fruit-producing species usually grow flowers in spring and fruit later in the year. Flowers will fall in a cloud during the transition from flowers to fruit; the cloud is shown falling, and loo[k]ing at the ground after that will show "<tree> flowers" in addition to other tile contents. Both flowers and fruit appear and fall at set times through the year, so it's possible that a young tree that has never flowered to give fruit.

Fruit can be picked from trees in Adventure mode, but Fort mode harvesting is not yet in the game. Nevertheless, you can embark with fruit or acquire it from trade and brew it at a [[still]]. Fruit do fall on the ground in fortress mode, but they cannot be collected or brewed. Cutting a tree with fruit causes the fruits to vanish.

== Use ==
=== Wood ===
{{main|Wood|Woodcutter}}
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[[Woodcutter|Chopping down]] trees yields [[wood]] (obviously), one of the game's most important resources. Without wood it is not possible to build [[bed]]s, generate or transfer [[power]], create [[ash]], or power [[furnace]]s without [[magma]] (unless [[coal]] is available), and since wood is easily craftable many items become more difficult to craft.

One of the variation between the different tree species is in the weight and color of their wood. Weight is often a minor concern but when using wood to create objects that will be moved, such as bins or buckets, choosing lighter wood is an advantage as it will be hauled faster. Heavier wood will make wooden weapons and siege engine projectiles more effective, while lighter wooden shields reduce penalties to speed while blocking just as well as heavier shields.

Nonetheless, all trees have the same intrinsic value{{verify}} (beyond the [[preference]]s of individual dwarves), although the [[color]] of the wood may matter for aesthetic purposes.

=== Fruit ===

== Growing trees ==
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[[File:Many miners extend tree farm.png|thumb|left|350px|Extensions being made to a in-hill tree farm.]]
Trees grow from '''saplings''', which start growing randomly on non-occupied tiles of a suitable biome; thus chopping down a forest may create a clearing, but within a couple of years a new forest will have grown. Saplings can be killed by heavy [[traffic|foot traffic]], but not by flooding — they can survive submergence for extended periods of time and will still grow to maturity once the water level drops to 4/7{{verify}} or lower. Dead saplings will remain for some seasons, and then disappear, more quickly if heavy traffic tramples them away. Growth from a sapling to a tree takes exactly 3 years. Many underground trees are called "young <tree>" instead of sapling, but the concept is the same. Saplings will not grow to maturity if their tile contains an item or building (including stockpile designations), though removing the item may cause the tree to spontaneously grow up. Paved [[road]]s and [[farm plot]]s periodically purge all terrain features below them, preventing trees (or shrubs) from growing in unwanted areas. Trees cannot grow on stairs or ramps, making it possible to keep trees out of your plumbing by using {{K|u}}p stairs instead of {{K|d}}igging (this does not reveal the tile above). Above-ground trees will only grow in areas where there is sufficient soil 1 Z-level beneath them (currently observed to be at least one unmined tile within a two-tile radius); underground trees not only ignore this restriction for dry subterranean soil but will also grow on muddy subterranean stone. Additionally, saplings on soil cavern floors will block the construction of farm plots unless there is also a dusting or pile of mud beneath them.

Trees ''cannot'' be specifically "planted"; even if a map is stripped of all trees, new saplings will regrow, randomly and in their own time. Sadly, the [[elf|elves]] do not seem to comprehend this. It is possible to [[tree farming|farm]] trees by walling off or engineering a patch of soil and locking it away so your dwarves don't trample all over it, but it will take a long time for the farm to yield results. After you expose the [[caverns]] subterranean flora (including trees) will begin to grow on any exposed and previously bare soil within your fortress; this can be annoying when a copse of blood thorns suddenly appears in your [[sand#Glass|sand collection]] area, but allows you to easily mine out large subterranean tree farms full of colorful subterranean trees.
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== List of tree species ==
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{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Acacia]]|hab=Tropical Dry Broadleaf Forest Tropical Grassland Tropical Savanna Tropical Shrubland|align=All (Dry)|root=|trunk={{tile|O|6:0}}{{tile|╬|6:0}}{{tile|⌂|6:0}}|branch={{tile|¼|2:0:0}}|growths={{tile|`|2:0:0}} Leaves {{tile|U|7:0:1}} Flowers {{tile|%|2:0:1}} Pods |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=thorns}}

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{{Tree table head}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Acacia]]|tile={{tile|¼|7:1}}|hab=Tropical Dry Broadleaf Forest Tropical Grassland Tropical Savanna Tropical Shrubland|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=thorns}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Alder]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.410|pref=catkins autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Almond]]|tile={{tile|♣|7:1}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.410|pref=catkins autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Ash (tree)|Ash]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.600|pref=flying keys autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Birch]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.650|pref=catkins silver bark autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Black-cap]]|tile={{tile|¼|0:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.650|pref=gloomy appeal}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Blood thorn]]|tile={{tile|¼|4:0}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layer 3) Subterranean Chasm|align=All|decid=No|wt=1.250|pref=sickening appearance}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Cacao tree]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.430|pref=flowers}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Candlenut]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.140|pref=nuts}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Cedar]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Temperate Conifer Forest Tropical Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.570|pref=majesty}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Chestnut]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.430|pref=smelly catkins spiny pods chestnuts autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Feather tree]]|tile={{tile|¼|7:1}}|hab=Not Freezing|align=Good (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.100|pref=feathery leaves}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Fungiwood]]|tile={{tile|¼|6:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 1-2)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=fine grain}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Glumprong]]|tile={{tile|¼|5:0}}|hab=Not Freezing|align=Evil (Dry)|decid=No|wt=1.200|pref=living shadows}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Goblin-cap]]|tile={{tile|¼|4:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=stunning color}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Highwood]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Not Freezing|align=Savage (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.500|pref=magnificence}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Kapok]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.260|pref=buttresses}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Larch]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Taiga Temperate Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.590|pref=cones needles}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Mango tree]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.520|pref=sweet-smelling flowers}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Mahogany]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=loose inflorescences}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Maple]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Temperate Broadleaf Forest Temperate Grassland Temperate Savanna Temperate Shrubland|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.540|pref=autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Mangrove]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Mangrove Swamp|align=All (Wet)|decid=No|wt=0.830|pref=roots}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Nether-cap]]|tile={{tile|¼|1:0}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layer 3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.550|pref=coldness to the touch (wood has [MAT_FIXED_TEMP:10000])}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Oak]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.700|pref=acorns autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Palm]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Tropical|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.680|pref=leaves}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Pine]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Taiga Temperate Conifer Forest Tropical Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.510|pref=cones needles}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Rubber tree]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.490|pref=branch shedding}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Saguaro]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Desert|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.430|pref=amazing arms}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Spore tree]]|tile={{tile|¼|3:0}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=raining spores}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Tower-cap]]|tile={{tile|¼|7:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 1-2)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=great size}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Tunnel tube]]|tile={{tile|¼|5:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.500|pref=curving trunk}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Willow]]|tile={{tile|*|7:1}}|hab=Any Temperate Any Tropical Forest Tropical Grassland Tropical Savanna Tropical Shrubland Tropical Freshwater Swamp Tropical Saltwater Swamp Tropical Freshwater Marsh Tropical Saltwater Marsh|align=All (Wet)|decid=No|wt=0.390|pref=sad appearance fluffy catkins}}

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==Bugs==
* In fortress mode, tree fruit (and presumably, other growths) can't be harvested yet, though it's possible to eat fruit in [[adventure mode]]. See [[DF2014:Release information]].
* (0.40.2) Constructing on trees causes them to vanish. {{bug|6551}}
* (0.40.2) When a root tile is mined, the entire tree ceases to exist. {{bug|6749}}
* (0.40.2) Building something (e.g. a cage) in a tree and then chopping down the tree leaves the building floating in the air. {{bug|6949}}

{{Plants}}

[[Category:Map tiles]]
{{Category|Trees}}

Tree

2014-07-12T16:22:45Z

Amena Ralikema:

{{migrated article}}
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{{av}}
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[[File:Cavern.png|thumb|right|350px|Trees are generally present in the [[caverns]] regardless of above-ground conditions, an important feature in a [[desert]] biome.]]
<big>'''Notice:'''</big> With DF2014, Trees have received significant revision. They are now multi-tile creations, spanning multiple z-levels, with separate tiles for trunk, roots, flowers, fruits, twigs, leaves, etc. Exactly how much of the remainder of this article still applies is yet to be determined.

Trunks can be chopped down, yielding multiple logs. A single tree can have multiple trunk tiles, on separate z-levels as well as otherwise, but only one tile of trunk can be designated for chopping on a single tree, so make sure you pick one that can be reached. Chopping a single tile from a tree will chop down the whole tree - there's no such thing as partially cutting a tree. Cutting a tree from a trunk section above ground level may result in the woodcutter losing his/her footing and crashing to the ground (similar to having a tile deconstructed under their feet). Conversely, designating trees to be cut at the ground level tile has never (so far) resulted in a cave-in. Some trees have multiple tiles at ground-level; ginkgo, for instance.

Roots can be designated for digging, though the tile doesn't flash to indicate it's designated. Some trees can have multiple tiles of roots, others just the one; in either case, when a single tile of roots is dug out, the entire tree vanishes without a trace.

Leaves will fall in autumn, coloring tiles beneath a tree. Some can be cooked at a [[kitchen]].

---

'''Trees''' are a multi-[[tile]] feature that can be found aboveground on all but the most arid or most mountainous of maps, and below ground in the [[caverns]]. What kind of trees grow in a given location depends on [[biome]], as different species prefer different conditions. For example, tropical areas often have palm trees, while colder areas feature pines. An exception are underground trees, such as [[nether-cap]]s, that will grown anywhere underground. The species of a tree in turn determines its properties, including its structure, the color and density of its wood and what kind of growths it produces. Note also that "trees" in DF covers also things that are not literally trees, such as large cacti (e.g. [[saguaro]]s) and mushrooms (e.g. all underground trees).

Trees are used as a source of [[wood]], an essential resource in the game, irreplaceable (or hard to replace) for some applications. Thus the amount of local trees greatly affects fortress development, as without a ready source of wood the player will be forced to rely on [[trade]] to get it. Tree growth density on the embark site is determined by its [[biome]], so it's displayed with the rest of the biome properties (temperature, etc.) on the "Choose Fortress Location" screen at [[embark]].

== Structure ==
Trees consist of several types of tiles - roots, trunk sections, branches and twigs, as well as a number of "growths" (leaves, needles, flowers, fruit, cones, etc., depending on species). A single tree is a structure that can span multiple tiles of each type in both horizontal and vertical directions. For example, a typical deciduous tree will have a single tile-wide trunk at ground level supporting a multiple-level crown of intertwined trunk sections, branches and twigs covered with leaves. Not all species follow the same scheme, though - palms have a high, naked trunk that doesn't branch and just a tuft of leaves on top of it, and some species can have trunks that are thicker than a single tile at ground level. Underground, things are simpler, as there is only one kind of root tiles and the extent of the root system doesn't seem to vary with species.

Trees can be [[climb]]ed in both fortress and [[adventure mode]], and most types of tiles in the crown provide support for walking. In a densely wooded areas, the overlapping tree crowns can form a continuous canopy that can be traversed.

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Viewed on their same [[z-level]], many different sub-types of trees have their own symbol, such as {{tile|♣|2:0}}, {{tile|♠|2:0}}, {{tile|¶|2:0}}, {{tile|╞|2:0}} or {{tile|⌠|2:0}}. Some share the same symbol, but since the differences are only in preferences, this is not a significant problem (see table below for symbol pairings). For most purposes, a tree is a tree. Trees viewed from one z-level higher look like coloured rectangles ( {{tile|■|2:0}} ), appearing identical to coloured [[block]]s floating in the air. Deciduous trees will change colour to red or yellow in [[autumn]] ( {{tile|♣|4:1}}, {{tile|♠|6:1}} ), and lose their leaves in [[winter]] ( {{tile|╞|6:0}} ).

Tree trunks are a type of [[map tile]] and as such will form a solid barrier to movement, preventing [[channel]]ing or the creation of [[wall]]s and other [[construction]]s on their tile. This is problematic for caravan [[wagon]]s, which require a path at least three tiles wide in order to access your fortress; on heavily forested maps it may be necessary to check [[trade depot|depot]] access ({{k|D}}) every once in a while as trees continue to grow to make sure wagons can get through, and chop down ({{k|d}}-{{k|t}}) the impeding forest if they can't. Later on this can actually become a blessing, as if there is only one or a few pathways to the fortress it makes it easier to route incoming caravans down certain well-defended pathways, instead of allowing them to choose their own way across the map, where they may fall foul of ambushers or worse. It also makes building above-ground constructions more challenging, as any trees in the way must be chopped down first.

=== Growths ===
Growths are the things that grow ''on'' a tree, i.e. they are not an essential part of the tree's structure and can be shed or picked without destroying the tree. This includes leaves, needles, flowers, fruit, seed pods, catkins, cones, etc. Each tree species has at least one type of growth, the most common one unsurprisingly being leaves.

The leaves of deciduous trees change color in the autumn, fall during the winter and grow back in the spring.

Trees of fruit-producing species usually grow flowers in spring and fruit later in the year. Flowers will fall in a cloud during the transition from flowers to fruit; the cloud is shown falling, and loo[k]ing at the ground after that will show "<tree> flowers" in addition to other tile contents. Both flowers and fruit appear and fall at set times through the year, so it's possible that a young tree that has never flowered to give fruit.

Fruit can be picked from trees in Adventure mode, but Fort mode harvesting is not yet in the game. Nevertheless, you can embark with fruit or acquire it from trade and brew it at a [[still]]. Fruit do fall on the ground in fortress mode, but they cannot be collected or brewed. Cutting a tree with fruit causes the fruits to vanish.

== Use ==
=== Wood ===
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[[Woodcutter|Chopping down]] trees yields [[wood]] (obviously), one of the game's most important resources. Without wood it is not possible to build [[bed]]s, generate or transfer [[power]], create [[ash]], or power [[furnace]]s without [[magma]] (unless [[coal]] is available), and since wood is easily craftable many items become more difficult to craft. Thus a lack of trees can be an important deterministic factor in fortress development, as without a ready source of wood the player will be forced to rely on [[caravan]]s for wood item production and possibly [[magma]] for metal-forging (that being said, it is not impossible to circumvent). The density of growth on the embark site is determined by the [[biome]], and those are visible on the pre-[[embark]] screen by hitting {{k|F1}}, {{k|F2}} etc. The tree density of the biome does not change as there are no climate shifts during game play, but heavy woodcutting activity will eventually strip any [[forest]] bare.

One of the variation between the different tree species is in the weight and color of their wood. Weight is often a minor concern but when using wood to create objects that will be moved, such as bins or buckets, choosing lighter wood is an advantage as it will be hauled faster. Heavier wood will make wooden weapons and siege engine projectiles more effective, while lighter wooden shields reduce penalties to speed while blocking just as well as heavier shields.

Nonetheless, all trees have the same intrinsic value{{verify}} (beyond the [[preference]]s of individual dwarves), although the [[color]] of the wood may matter for aesthetic purposes.

=== Fruit ===

== Growing trees ==
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[[File:Many miners extend tree farm.png|thumb|left|350px|Extensions being made to a in-hill tree farm.]]
Trees grow from '''saplings''', which start growing randomly on non-occupied tiles of a suitable biome; thus chopping down a forest may create a clearing, but within a couple of years a new forest will have grown. Saplings can be killed by heavy [[traffic|foot traffic]], but not by flooding — they can survive submergence for extended periods of time and will still grow to maturity once the water level drops to 4/7{{verify}} or lower. Dead saplings will remain for some seasons, and then disappear, more quickly if heavy traffic tramples them away. Growth from a sapling to a tree takes exactly 3 years. Many underground trees are called "young <tree>" instead of sapling, but the concept is the same. Saplings will not grow to maturity if their tile contains an item or building (including stockpile designations), though removing the item may cause the tree to spontaneously grow up. Paved [[road]]s and [[farm plot]]s periodically purge all terrain features below them, preventing trees (or shrubs) from growing in unwanted areas. Trees cannot grow on stairs or ramps, making it possible to keep trees out of your plumbing by using {{K|u}}p stairs instead of {{K|d}}igging (this does not reveal the tile above). Above-ground trees will only grow in areas where there is sufficient soil 1 Z-level beneath them (currently observed to be at least one unmined tile within a two-tile radius); underground trees not only ignore this restriction for dry subterranean soil but will also grow on muddy subterranean stone. Additionally, saplings on soil cavern floors will block the construction of farm plots unless there is also a dusting or pile of mud beneath them.

Trees ''cannot'' be specifically "planted"; even if a map is stripped of all trees, new saplings will regrow, randomly and in their own time. Sadly, the [[elf|elves]] do not seem to comprehend this. It is possible to [[tree farming|farm]] trees by walling off or engineering a patch of soil and locking it away so your dwarves don't trample all over it, but it will take a long time for the farm to yield results. After you expose the [[caverns]] subterranean flora (including trees) will begin to grow on any exposed and previously bare soil within your fortress; this can be annoying when a copse of blood thorns suddenly appears in your [[sand#Glass|sand collection]] area, but allows you to easily mine out large subterranean tree farms full of colorful subterranean trees.
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== List of tree species ==
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{{multi-tile tree table row|name=[[Acacia]]|hab=Tropical Dry Broadleaf Forest Tropical Grassland Tropical Savanna Tropical Shrubland|align=All (Dry)|root=|trunk={{tile|O|6:0}}{{tile|╬|6:0}}{{tile|⌂|6:0}}|branch={{tile|¼|2:0:0}}|growths={{tile|`|2:0:0}} Leaves {{tile|U|7:0:1}} Flowers {{tile|%|2:0:1}} Pods |decid=No |wt=0.600 |pref=thorns}}

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{{Tree table row|name=[[Acacia]]|tile={{tile|¼|7:1}}|hab=Tropical Dry Broadleaf Forest Tropical Grassland Tropical Savanna Tropical Shrubland|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=thorns}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Alder]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.410|pref=catkins autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Almond]]|tile={{tile|♣|7:1}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.410|pref=catkins autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Ash (tree)|Ash]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.600|pref=flying keys autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Birch]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.650|pref=catkins silver bark autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Black-cap]]|tile={{tile|¼|0:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.650|pref=gloomy appeal}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Blood thorn]]|tile={{tile|¼|4:0}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layer 3) Subterranean Chasm|align=All|decid=No|wt=1.250|pref=sickening appearance}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Cacao tree]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.430|pref=flowers}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Candlenut]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.140|pref=nuts}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Cedar]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Temperate Conifer Forest Tropical Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.570|pref=majesty}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Chestnut]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.430|pref=smelly catkins spiny pods chestnuts autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Feather tree]]|tile={{tile|¼|7:1}}|hab=Not Freezing|align=Good (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.100|pref=feathery leaves}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Fungiwood]]|tile={{tile|¼|6:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 1-2)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=fine grain}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Glumprong]]|tile={{tile|¼|5:0}}|hab=Not Freezing|align=Evil (Dry)|decid=No|wt=1.200|pref=living shadows}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Goblin-cap]]|tile={{tile|¼|4:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=stunning color}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Highwood]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Not Freezing|align=Savage (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.500|pref=magnificence}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Kapok]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.260|pref=buttresses}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Larch]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Taiga Temperate Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.590|pref=cones needles}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Mango tree]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.520|pref=sweet-smelling flowers}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Mahogany]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Tropical Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=loose inflorescences}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Maple]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Temperate Broadleaf Forest Temperate Grassland Temperate Savanna Temperate Shrubland|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.540|pref=autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Mangrove]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Mangrove Swamp|align=All (Wet)|decid=No|wt=0.830|pref=roots}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Nether-cap]]|tile={{tile|¼|1:0}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layer 3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.550|pref=coldness to the touch (wood has [MAT_FIXED_TEMP:10000])}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Oak]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=Yes|wt=0.700|pref=acorns autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Palm]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Tropical|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.680|pref=leaves}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Pine]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Taiga Temperate Conifer Forest Tropical Conifer Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.510|pref=cones needles}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Rubber tree]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.490|pref=branch shedding}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Saguaro]]|tile={{tile|¼|2:0}}|hab=Any Desert|align=All (Dry)|decid=No|wt=0.430|pref=amazing arms}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Spore tree]]|tile={{tile|¼|3:0}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=raining spores}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Tower-cap]]|tile={{tile|¼|7:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 1-2)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.600|pref=great size}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Tunnel tube]]|tile={{tile|¼|5:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=0.500|pref=curving trunk}}

{{Tree table row|name=[[Willow]]|tile={{tile|*|7:1}}|hab=Any Temperate Any Tropical Forest Tropical Grassland Tropical Savanna Tropical Shrubland Tropical Freshwater Swamp Tropical Saltwater Swamp Tropical Freshwater Marsh Tropical Saltwater Marsh|align=All (Wet)|decid=No|wt=0.390|pref=sad appearance fluffy catkins}}

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==Bugs==
* In fortress mode, tree fruit (and presumably, other growths) can't be harvested yet, though it's possible to eat fruit in [[adventure mode]]. See [[DF2014:Release information]].
* (0.40.2) Constructing on trees causes them to vanish. {{bug|6551}}
* (0.40.2) When a root tile is mined, the entire tree ceases to exist. {{bug|6749}}
* (0.40.2) Building something (e.g. a cage) in a tree and then chopping down the tree leaves the building floating in the air. {{bug|6949}}

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