
MC-8187 / 2x2 Surrounded Saplings Fix
Fixes MC-8187, allowing 2x2 saplings such as spruce, jungle and dark oak to grow even when completely surrounded on all 4 sides.
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About this Mod
MC-8187 / 2x2 Surrounded Saplings Fix
The 2x2 Surrounding Saplings fix for MC-8187 allows 2x2 saplings such as spruce,
jungle and dark oak to grow even when completely surrounded on all 4 sides.
How does it work?
Simple, it fixes an offset in TreeFeature.getTopPosition that makes 2x2 trees
check a 3x3 area at the trunk, catching additional blocks that don't determine
how the tree should grow.
How do I use it?
Simply install Fabric or Quilt for Minecraft 1.16 and newer,
then install this mod.
Any side effects?
Theoretically, 2x2 trees may spawn more frequently in a given world,
and old builds not expecting 2x2 saplings to grow may suddenly get a surprise.
Any modded trees that are 3x3 may also erroneously check for a 2x2 trunk if it
relies on the generator to filter out whether a space is valid.
Fun facts:
- This mod was written on 1.16.5 and works as is on 1.16 through 1.20.1.
- I wrote this mod using Segoe Script.
- Some hate the compatibility cockroach that is this mod.
Available Versions
How to Install MC-8187 / 2x2 Surrounded Saplings Fix on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended).
Set fabric Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (1.20.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "MC-8187 / 2x2 Surrounded Saplings Fix". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.2, 1.20.1, 1.20 (+16 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
6 GB(min. 4 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
MC-8187 / 2x2 Surrounded Saplings Fix server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong fabric version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 4 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.20.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is MC-8187 / 2x2 Surrounded Saplings Fix compatible with fabric and quilt?
MC-8187 / 2x2 Surrounded Saplings Fix officially supports fabric, quilt for Minecraft 1.20.2, 1.20.1, 1.20. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with MC-8187 / 2x2 Surrounded Saplings Fix – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 6 GB (per 5 players). Use /spark profiler to check if MC-8187 / 2x2 Surrounded Saplings Fix consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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