Dark Oak Sapling
minecraft:dark_oak_saplingThe Dark Oak Sapling is a non-solid block that grows into a dark oak tree when planted on dirt or moss with sufficient light and space. Unlike most other saplings, dark oak trees require a 2x2 arrangement of four saplings planted together to grow. It can be obtained by breaking dark oak leaves, purchased from wandering traders, found in woodland mansion loot, or placed in a flower pot as a decoration.
FAQ
How do you grow a Dark Oak Sapling into a tree?
Unlike single-sapling trees, Dark Oak Saplings must be planted in a 2x2 square of four saplings together on dirt or moss with adequate light and open space above for the tree to grow.
Where do Dark Oak Saplings come from?
Dark Oak Saplings have a 5% chance to drop when breaking Dark Oak Leaves, can be purchased from wandering traders for 5 emeralds, and appear in loot chests such as those in woodland mansions.
Can Dark Oak Saplings be used for anything besides growing trees?
Yes, Dark Oak Saplings can be placed in flower pots for decoration, composted to help produce bone meal, or burned as a minor furnace fuel source.
What happens if a player stands under a growing Dark Oak tree?
If a player remains in the space where a Dark Oak tree is generating, they take suffocation damage as the trunk and leaves force their way into that space.