Check out this Animal Crossing: New Horizons (ACNH) guide on how to get softwood. Including softwood uses & functions, farming softwood fast, and more!!!
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How To Get Softwood Fast
Only Use Flimsy Axe & Stone Axe

Striking a tree with an Axe three times will result in it being cut down. Use a Flimsy Axe or a Stone Axe to hit trees to gather materials without chopping down the tree.
Check Out Tree & Fruit Respawn Time HereTool | How to Get |
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![]() | Purchase from Timmy - Tree branch x 5 - Stone x 1 |
![]() | Exchange is Miles - Flimsy axe x 1 - Wood x 3 |
Go On Mystery Tour With Nook Miles
If you run out of trees to chop and have 2,000 Nook Miles, you can book a mystery island tour. Print the ticket at the Nook Stop and head to the Airport. There'll be a fresh island full of trees that you can get more materials from!
Check Out How To Farm Nook Miles!Softwood - Uses & Functions
Material For DIY Crafting

Softwood is a DIY crafting material that can be used to create tools such as the watering can, furniture, and other items!
Check Out How To DIY Craft!Used To Start Nook's Cranny Shop

You'll need 30 pieces of Softwood to first build Nook's Cranny on your island. Speak to Timmy in Resident Services after you've constructed your house to trigger the event.
Materials Needed
- Wood x 30 pieces
- Hardwood x 30 pieces
- Softwood x 30 pieces
- Iron Nugget x 30 pieces