Birch Leaves block in Minecraft
These leaves belong to the pale birch of birch forests. Leaves form tree crowns, decay once no trunk is nearby, and drop saplings and sticks as they go. All leaves behave the same; the Oak Leaves page explains decay and drops.
It is mined with a hoe and drops Birch Sapling or Stick. It can be composted: each one has a 30% chance to add a layer to a Composter.
How to craft
This item has no crafting recipe.
How Birch Leaves connects
14 links · from the 26.3 game dataWorks in
Composterchance to add a layer30%
Used to craft (1)
Drops when broken
Birch Sapling
Stick Block states
| distance | 1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 |
|---|---|
| persistent | true · false |
| waterlogged | true · false |
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Birch Leaves · FAQ
How do you get Birch Leaves in Minecraft?
Broken with Shears or a Silk Touch tool, the block drops itself; otherwise it drops Birch Sapling and Stick.
What is Birch Leaves used for in Minecraft?
They form tree crowns and drop saplings, sticks and sometimes apples. It is an ingredient in one recipe: Leaf Litter.
What tool do you need to mine Birch Leaves?
The fastest tool is the hoe.
Can you compost Birch Leaves?
Yes. Each Birch Leaves put in a Composter has a 30% chance to add a layer (the first layer in an empty Composter always works). After 7 layers the Composter gives Bone Meal.
Can a piston move Birch Leaves?
No: when a piston pushes it, it breaks and drops as an item.
Does Birch Leaves burn?
Yes: fire can spread to it and destroy it, and lava nearby can set it alight.