Stardew Valley has confirmed in update 1.6 saying it will include cutting down fruit trees will yield a sapling of the corresponding crop. Previously, if a player cuts down a tree, action will only drop wood. Update on the PC version will be on March 19, the other devices have yet been announced. Are you playing this game and getting ready for the update 1.6? Let me know in the comments below.

Stardew Valley Creator Reveals Big Change Coming In Update 1.6 (gamerant.com)