PSA: Path tiles will prevent fruit trees from growing.
Can paths be next to trees Stardew Valley?
In particular, the chosen tile must be empty; trees will not destroy paths or crops. Planted seeds grow through four stages before reaching maturity.
Will fruit trees grow next to paths Stardew?
Each Fruit tree must be planted in the center of a clear 3x3 ground area in order to grow, though they may be placed next to a permanent structure (i.e., house or greenhouse). ... Thus, the nearest you can plant saplings next to each other is with two tiles between them in every direction.