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# [MC-8187] \/ 2×2 Surrounded Saplings Fix<\/p>\n

The 2×2 Surrounding Saplings fix for [MC-8187] allows 2×2 saplings such as spruce,
\njungle and dark oak to grow even when completely surrounded on all 4 sides.<\/p>\n

## How does it work?<\/p>\n

Simple, it fixes an offset in TreeFeature.getTopPosition that makes 2×2 trees
\ncheck a 3×3 area at the trunk, catching additional blocks that don’t determine
\nhow the tree should grow.<\/p>\n

## How do I use it?<\/p>\n

Simply install [Fabric] or [Quilt] for Minecraft 1.16 and newer,
\nthen install this mod.<\/p>\n

## Any side effects?<\/p>\n

Theoretically, 2×2 trees *may* spawn more frequently in a given world,
\nand old builds not expecting 2×2 saplings to grow may suddenly get a surprise.<\/p>\n

Any modded trees that are 3×3 may also erroneously check for a 2×2 trunk if it
\nrelies on the generator to filter out whether a space is valid.<\/p>\n

## Fun facts:<\/p>\n

– This mod was written on 1.16.5 and works as is on 1.16 through 1.20.1.
\n– I wrote this mod using Segoe Script.
\n– Some hate the compatibility cockroach that is this mod.<\/p>\n

[Fabric]: https:\/\/fabricmc.net\/use
\n[Quilt]: https:\/\/quiltmc.org\/install
\n[MC-8187]: https:\/\/bugs.mojang.com\/browse\/MC-8187<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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