Oak Sapling
minecraft:oak_saplingOak Sapling is a small plant block that grows into an oak tree over time, either naturally under enough light or instantly with bone meal. It breaks instantly with any tool or by hand.
Uses
- Bone Meal — Applying bone meal to a planted sapling has a chance to instantly grow it into a full oak tree.
- Composter — Saplings can be added to a composter, with a 30% chance to raise the compost level by one.
- Potted Plant — Place inside a flower pot to create a decorative potted oak sapling.
Found In
- Decaying oak leaves — Oak leaves have a small chance to drop a sapling when they decay or are broken.
- Village chests and bonus chests — Occasionally generates as loot in these containers.
- Wandering Trader — Purchasable for 5 emeralds.
Drops
- oak sapling× 1
FAQ
How does an Oak Sapling grow into a tree?
It needs a light level of 9 or higher above it and passes through two hidden growth stages before sprouting, or bone meal can force instant growth.
Can I break it instantly?
Yes, its hardness is 0, so any tool or bare hands break it immediately with no drop penalty.
What does planting saplings near flowers do?
Oak, birch, and cherry saplings have a small chance to spawn a bee nest if they grow within 2 blocks of flowers.
Is Oak Sapling flammable?
No, unlike oak logs and planks, the sapling block itself does not catch fire.
Tags
- overworld
- plant