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
Close to the first home plot, northeast section of Suburbs road
Middle section of the Suburbs path, look for the tallest tree
Adjacent to Red Pine, near Black Walnut cluster
5 additional giant trees in the northeast plains area, forming a loose cluster. Black Walnut trees are prominent here.
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
- Create a Route: Plan a circular path through all 8 trees
- Mark Times: Note when you harvest each tree
- Return in 2 Hours: Revisit the first tree harvested
- 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
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.
Every 2 hours after being harvested. This is much faster than regular trees (24 hours), making them ideal for material farming.
No, rare timber recipes specifically require Black Walnut, Red Pine, or White Beech. These cannot be substituted with regular timber.
No special axe is required. Any tier axe works, but higher-tier axes harvest faster. The basic stone axe is sufficient.
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.