Rare Timber Guide - Giant Trees

Quick Answer

Rare Timber comes from 8 Giant Trees located in the Suburbs area, forming an X-pattern around the town center. These trees yield Black Walnut, Red Pine, and White Beech timber and respawn every 2 hours after harvesting.

What is Rare Timber?

Rare Timber refers to premium wood materials that can only be obtained from Giant Trees in Heartopia. Unlike regular timber from common trees, rare timber is used for high-end furniture crafting and special decorations.

🌳

Black Walnut

Use: Premium indoor furniture, luxury decorations

Rarity: High

🌲

Red Pine

Use: Outdoor structures, garden furniture

Rarity: Medium-High

🎋

White Beech

Use: Decorative items, artistic furniture

Rarity: Medium-High

Giant Tree Locations

There are 8 Giant Trees distributed throughout the Suburbs area. They form an X-shaped pattern with the town center at the intersection.

🗺️ Location Pattern

Giant Trees follow the Suburbs road that circles the outer edge of Whale Island. Look for trees significantly taller than normal ones along this path.

Detailed Tree Locations

1
Near Plot 1 - Black Walnut

Close to the first home plot, northeast section of Suburbs road

2
Between Plot 4 & 5 - Red Pine

Middle section of the Suburbs path, look for the tallest tree

3
Between Plot 4 & 5 - White Beech

Adjacent to Red Pine, near Black Walnut cluster

4-8
Northeast Plains Cluster

5 additional giant trees in the northeast plains area, forming a loose cluster. Black Walnut trees are prominent here.

Town Center 🌳 1 🌲 2 🎋 3 🌳 4 5-8 Cluster Plot 1 Plot 4-5

Approximate giant tree locations (not to scale)

Respawn Mechanics

Giant Trees follow a 2-hour respawn cycle after being harvested.

⏰ Harvesting Schedule

  • Respawn Time: 2 hours (120 minutes)
  • Yield: 3-5 rare timber per tree
  • Tool Required: Axe (any tier works, higher = faster)
  • Cooldown: Individual per tree (they don't sync)

Efficient Harvesting Strategy

  1. Create a Route: Plan a circular path through all 8 trees
  2. Mark Times: Note when you harvest each tree
  3. Return in 2 Hours: Revisit the first tree harvested
  4. Daily Runs: Run the route 3 times per day (morning/afternoon/evening)

Expected Daily Yield: 24-40 rare timber pieces with 3 full runs

Crafting Uses for Rare Timber

Black Walnut Furniture

  • Walnut Dining Table (Premium) - 15 Black Walnut
  • Walnut Bookshelf - 12 Black Walnut + 3 Glass Panels
  • Luxury Wardrobe - 18 Black Walnut + 4 Iron Hinges
  • Executive Desk - 14 Black Walnut + 2 Leather

Red Pine Structures

  • Pine Garden Pergola - 20 Red Pine + 6 Rope
  • Pine Fence Set (10 pieces) - 8 Red Pine
  • Garden Gazebo - 25 Red Pine + 10 Nails
  • Outdoor Workbench - 12 Red Pine + 4 Stone Slab

White Beech Decor

  • Beech Picture Frame - 4 White Beech + 1 Glass
  • Decorative Wall Panel - 6 White Beech
  • Beech Plant Stand - 5 White Beech + 2 Iron Rods
  • Artistic Room Divider - 10 White Beech + 3 Fabric

Comparison: Rare vs Regular Timber

Feature Regular Timber Rare Timber
Source Any tree 8 Giant Trees only
Respawn 24 hours 2 hours
Uses Basic furniture Premium items
Market Value Low High (2-3x)

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the giant trees in Heartopia?

8 giant trees are located in the Suburbs area, forming an X-pattern around the town center. Several are between Plot 4-5, and one near Plot 1. Check the map above for specific locations.

How often do giant trees respawn?

Every 2 hours after being harvested. This is much faster than regular trees (24 hours), making them ideal for material farming.

Can I use regular timber instead of rare timber?

No, rare timber recipes specifically require Black Walnut, Red Pine, or White Beech. These cannot be substituted with regular timber.

Do I need a special axe for giant trees?

No special axe is required. Any tier axe works, but higher-tier axes harvest faster. The basic stone axe is sufficient.

How many times can I harvest giant trees per day?

With the 2-hour respawn, you can harvest each tree up to 12 times in 24 hours theoretically. Practically, 3-4 runs per day is realistic.

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