In Animal Crossing: New Horizons, you can obtain fruit trees by either finding them on mystery islands and bringing them back to your island or by receiving them from other villagers. Additionally, you can obtain fruit tree saplings from Isabelle during special in-game events like Nature Day.
1. Buying Fruit Trees
In 'Animal Crossing: New Horizons', you can get fruit trees in several ways. One of the most common ways is by purchasing saplings from the in-game shop, Nook's Cranny. You can visit Nook's Cranny, which is upgraded from the initial tent store, and check their inventory for different fruit tree saplings that are available for purchase. The type of fruit trees in stock will change daily, so it's a good idea to check back regularly to see if they have the specific fruit tree sapling you're looking for.
2. Visiting Mystery Islands
Another way to acquire fruit trees is by visiting Mystery Islands. You can use Nook Miles to purchase a Nook Miles Ticket from the Nook Stop terminal in Resident Services. With the Nook Miles Ticket in hand, head to Dodo Airlines and use it to fly to a random Mystery Island. Once on the Mystery Island, you can find different types of fruit trees, including ones that are not native to your island. You can then use a shovel to dig up the whole tree and bring it back home to plant on your island.
3. Trading with Other Players
If you have friends who play 'Animal Crossing: New Horizons' or if you are part of online communities or forums, you may be able to trade for fruit tree saplings with other players. Some players may be willing to exchange fruit tree saplings that are not native to their island for ones that you have on your island. This can be a great way to diversify the types of fruits available on your island and grow a wider variety of fruit trees.
4. From Balloons and Presents
Occasionally, you may also come across fruit tree saplings in the form of presents floating by attached to balloons. Keep an eye out for balloons floating over your island and use a slingshot to shoot them down. If you're lucky, you may receive a present that contains a fruit tree sapling. This method might be more random and up to chance, but it's another way to potentially get fruit trees for your island.
5. Visiting Other Islands
You can also visit other players' islands through local play or online play. By visiting other players' islands, you may come across fruit trees that are not native to your island. Some players may even have fruit trees that are exclusive to certain seasons or events. You can politely ask the player if you can take a fruit tree sapling from their island to plant on your own. This way, you can expand the variety of fruits available on your island and add some unique trees to your orchard.
By utilizing these methods - buying fruit trees from Nook's Cranny, visiting Mystery Islands, trading with other players, finding them in presents, or visiting other players' islands - you can collect different fruit tree saplings to grow a diverse orchard on your island in 'Animal Crossing: New Horizons'.