Oak Leaves
minecraft:oak_leavesOak Leaves form the canopy of oak trees, generating naturally around logs during world generation and tree growth. They decay over time when no log is within range unless placed directly by a player.
Uses
- Sapling Source — Breaking leaves without Silk Touch has a small chance to drop an oak sapling, which can be replanted to grow a new oak tree.
- Composting — Leaves can be placed in a composter to build up compost, eventually yielding bone meal.
Found In
- Oak Trees — Generates as the leafy canopy on every naturally grown oak tree.
- Player-grown saplings — Planting an oak sapling near light and space grows a new tree with matching leaves.
Drops
- oak leaves× 1silk-touch
- oak sapling× 0–1fortune
- stick× 0–1fortune
- apple× 0–1fortune
FAQ
What tool do I need to mine Oak Leaves?
None — any tool or bare hands work, but a hoe breaks them fastest.
How do I get a leaf block instead of a sapling?
Break the leaves with a Silk Touch-enchanted tool or shears to collect the leaves block itself.
Can Oak Leaves drop apples?
Yes — oak and dark oak leaves have a small chance (about 0.5%) to drop an apple when broken without Silk Touch.
Why do my placed leaves disappear?
Leaves not placed by a player decay when no log block is within about 6 blocks (Java Edition); player-placed leaves never decay.
Tags
- hoe_mineable
- overworld
- flammable