how long does it take for a sapling to grow in minecraft?

Answer 1

assuming proper lighting about 30min

Answer 2

Normally a sapling requires 30 minutes to grow, however you may fertilize it using Bone Meal. This will cause the sapling to grow into a tree instantaniously, assuming it has light and space.

Answer 3

for reference http://www.minecraftwiki.net/wiki/Sapling

Answer 4

But remember that with 1.4 update they grow faster :)

Answer 5

It the time it takes is variable. It can be anywhere from half a minecraft day to 3 minecraft days. Alternatively, you can use bonemeal (gotten from bones) on sapling to make it grow immediatly.

Answer 6

15 to 30 minutes

Answer 7

30 minutes in the right amount of light :)

Answer 8

30 minutes or immediatley with bonemeal