ACNH Bushes: Types, Colors, Seasons & How to Get Them

ACNH features several types of bushes (known as shrubs) that players should know; each has its own blooming period and color. Learn about ACNH bushes and their blooming seasons so you can decorate a beautiful landscape no matter the season. These bushes will produce bright flowers during specific months, not in every season.

This post will help you get to know the bushes, learn when they bloom, how to obtain them, and how to plant them.

ACNH Bushes List

There are at least 7 unique bushes in ACNH. Each has a different color and blooming schedule. These schedules also differ depending on whether you’re in the Southern Hemisphere or the Northern Hemisphere. Why do you need to know these blooming schedules?

Bushes only look beautiful with blooming flowers during specific seasons. Outside of their blooming season, ACNH bushes just look ordinary. The blooming flowers also come in different colors depending on the bush type, including red, yellow, purple, orange, pink, blue, and white. Before you buy them through Leif, make sure to check the ACNH bush list below:

Note:

Tea Olive was previously called Sweet Olive (in In Leaf), and Plumeria was added in November 2021 as part of the Version 2.0 Update.

ACNH Bush Types and Colors

You’ll need to know the characteristics of all bushes ACNH to more easily match their colors to your island. While the only obvious difference is the color of the flowers, this can play a crucial role in aesthetics as well. The impression they give can also vary depending on the color and shape of the flowers among the different ACNH bushes and shrubs.

Planning a themed island? You can also explore these ACNH island tune ideas to help match your island’s overall atmosphere.

So, what bushes are in Animal Crossing? Here are a few of them:

Camellia

If you like an elegant look, the Camellia bush is a great choice. The blooms on the Camellia bush range in color from red to pink. During the ACNH Camellia season, your garden will look even more charming.

Azalea

Azalea bushes have a softer look with their pink and white colors. The ACNH Azalea season can give your island a sweet, cute, and beautiful look. White Azalea flowers have a light pink tint that makes them even sweeter. Meanwhile, the other color is a deep pink that looks more elegant.

Hydrangea

If you’re looking for a more unique aesthetic, hydrangeas, with their round blooms, are a great option. The ACNH hydrangea season will bring your garden to life with hydrangea shrubs in shades of pink or blue. Hydrangea blooms tend to appear larger than those of other shrubs.

Plumeria

If you like a pastel look, consider a Plumeria bush. When the ACNH Plumeria season arrives, this bush can add a refreshing tropical touch.

Hibiscus

The ACNH Hibiscus season features a striking aesthetic with yellow and red hibiscus bushes. Hibiscus shrubs can enhance your summer with a brighter vibe.

Tea Olive

The shape of this bush’s flowers is quite different from the others. The ACNH Tea Olive season will make your island more beautiful and colorful. Its orange and yellow hues can enhance the island’s natural charm.

Holly

Instead of producing blooming flowers, the Holly bush displays clusters of berries. ACNH Holly can enhance your island’s aesthetics with the fresh red color of its berries. This ACNH shrub is perfect for players who are tired of shrubs with flower petals.

So, there are 7 types of bushes in ACNH that come in different colors. Only the Holly bush doesn’t produce blooming flower petals. Choose a bush that matches your island’s theme or your personal preferences.

When Do Bushes Bloom in ACNH?

Players need to know how the blooming seasons differ among ACNH bushes. Yes, bushes do not bloom simultaneously throughout the year. There are specific periods when bushes bloom.

There are at least two major influencing factors: bush type and hemisphere. In ACNH, there are two hemispheres: the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere. When you create an island in ACNH, you choose one of them, and each has opposite seasonal characteristics.

For example, the ACNH Azalea bush blooms from April 11 to May 31 in the Northern Hemisphere. In the Southern Hemisphere, however, it blooms from October 11 to November 30. Therefore, the blooming dates for these two regions should not be confused.

It’s possible that other players might see blooms while you don’t with the same type of bush, this could be due to the difference in hemispheres. You should also know that growth and blooming are distinct processes for ACNH bushes. Bushes will grow to maturity, at which point their flowers will bloom.

However, once they’ve passed the mature stage or are out of season, ACNH shrubs just look like ordinary bushes because they aren’t flowering or bearing fruit. On the first day, you’ll see buds on the bush. The very next day, you’ll see the flowers in full bloom.

How to Get Bushes in ACNH

To plant bushes, you’ll need to buy them first. So, how to get bushes in ACNH? There are at least two ways to do this, including:

Buy from Leif’s Flower Shop

You can buy them when Leif comes to your island. He’s usually outside the Resident Services building; interact with Leif to start buying bush starts. However, he may also be at his shop (inside Harvey’s Shopping Plaza).

Players have no control over or way to know exactly when Leif will appear. Leif’s presence on the island is quite random, so you’ll need to check periodically. The bushes he sells are also unpredictable, some are in season, and others are out of season (selected at random).

Taking Kapp’n Mystery Island Boat Tours

You can also find Animal Crossing bushes on these tours and bring them home. You’ll need to dig them up first using a shovel to obtain the bush.

How to Plant Bushes in ACNH

Just like planting flower seeds, planting bushes is the same. You just need to make sure you have a bush starter or a bush seedling. Make sure it’s in your inventory before planting it. So, how to plant bushes in ACNH? You can follow the steps below:

• • Get a Bush Start: You can get a bush start from Leif. Choose a bush start based on your preferences or those of your island friends. Don’t forget that the blooming season can vary between different bushes.
  • Choose a Location: ACNH bushes can be planted next to a cliff edge, cliff wall, house, beach edge, or river edge. Consider the island’s aesthetics when deciding where to plant the bushes.
  • Plant the Bush: Open your inventory, select the bush seedling you want to plant, and choose the “Plant” option. The seedling will be planted immediately. If you want to replace a bush, you can dig it up first and then replant it with a new bush seedling purchased from Leif.
  • Let the Bush Grow: Hybrids or crossbreeding do not apply to ACNH bushes. Players need to wait 3 days for the bush to grow from the seedling. You also don’t need to use a watering can because the bush can grow on its own.
  • There are at least three main stages in a bush’s growth: from seedling or bush start to medium-sized bush and mature bush. During the bush’s growth (mature stage) and in accordance with the blooming season, flowers will bloom. After the mature stage and outside the blooming season, the bush that was previously in bloom becomes a regular bush.

How Long Do ACNH Bushes Take to Grow?

Bushes Animal Crossing will bloom after the maturity phase. From the time you plant a bush start, it takes 3 days for the bush to reach maturity. During the maturity phase, ACNH bushes do not bloom immediately. They will bloom according to their specific season or month.

You should check the blooming season for the bush seedling you planted to easily predict when it will bloom. So, throughout their growth period, bushes do not bloom immediately because they must first reach the maturity stage and align with their blooming months before they can produce flowers.

Can You Breed Bushes in ACNH?

ACNH doesn’t allow players to breed bushes the way you can with flowers. So, you can’t expect a new bush to appear by crossing a Red Hibiscus with a Yellow Hibiscus, for example. Yes, you can do that with regular flowers, but not with ACNH bushes.

So, how do you increase your collection? Buy more starter bushes from Leif or use other methods to expand your bush collection.

Can ACNH Bushes Grow on the Beach?

You can plant bushes in various areas, including the edge of the beach, as well as next to cliff walls, cliff edges, river edges, and houses. However, planting them on the main beach area itself isn’t possible. You might have seen bushes planted on the beach, but unfortunately, those are most likely from a modded island.

You can try it yourself, the planting option isn’t available for starter bushes if you’re in the main beach area. If anything can be planted on the main beach, it’s likely just palm trees. So, look for regular island terrain, such as green grass, dirt paths, and so on, where you can plant ACNH bushes.

How to Move Bushes in ACNH

You can move bushes to customize your island’s landscape. So, how to move bushes ACNH? You can do this using the shovel. Unlike large trees, moving bushes doesn’t require any special conditions.

You can move ACNH bushes even if they’re mature or in bloom. The bush you dig up will go into your inventory, and you can replant it in another area.

Bushes vs. Hedges in ACNH

Bushes and hedges are different even though they look similar. A bush is a living plant that can grow according to its unique blooming season, which varies by type. A bush grows from its initial stage until it blooms or bears fruit (e.g., the ACNH holly bush).

This is different from a hedge, which is a type of fence that you cannot obtain through Nook Stop. You can install hedges for landscaping or decorative purposes. No flowers ever appear on hedges at any time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are all the bushes in ACNH?

There are various types of bushes in ACNH, including hydrangeas, plumeria, hibiscus, tea-olive, holly, camellia, and azalea.

How many types of bushes are there in ACNH?

There are a total of 7 types of bushes in ACNH that players can plant.

What colors do the bushes come in?

Each bush comes in two colors, except for the Holly bush, which has red berries. Colors other than red include pink, white, orange, blue, and yellow.

When do bushes bloom in ACNH?

Each type of bush has a different blooming season, which is influenced by whether it’s in the Northern or Southern Hemisphere, in addition to the specific months.

Where can I buy bushes in ACNH?

Visit Leif to buy starter bushes, either when he’s at his shop or when he visits your island.

Can you breed bushes in Animal Crossing?

No. You cannot breed bushes the same way you breed flowers in Animal Crossing.

Can bushes grow on the beach in ACNH?

No. You can’t plant bushes on the beach except at the edge.

How long do bushes take to grow in ACNH?

It takes about 3 days after a bush is planted for it to reach maturity and bloom, provided it’s during its blooming season.