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Birch Sapling
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Birch Sapling block in Minecraft

Present since 1.3.1 or earlier Stack size: 64

This sapling grows into the pale birch of birch forests. Saplings are how you replant trees: put one on grass or dirt and, with light and space, it grows into a full tree. Every sapling grows the same way; the Oak Sapling page explains how.

It can be composted: each one has a 30% chance to add a layer to a Composter. As fuel it burns for 5 seconds in a Furnace, enough to smelt 0.5 items.

How to craft

This item has no crafting recipe.

How Birch Sapling connects

15 links · from the 26.3 game data

Where to get it

Breaking blockschance per block broken
Birch LeavesBirch LeavesFortune III: 10%5.0%

Trades

Works in

ComposterComposterchance to add a layer30%
FurnaceFurnacefuel · smelts 0.5 items5 s

Obtained from

blockpotted birch sapling

Block states

stage0 · 1

Tags

#minecraft:saplings#minecraft:washed_away_by_fluids

Birch Sapling · FAQ

How do you get Birch Sapling in Minecraft?

Mining the block drops it. Sold by Wandering Trader.

What is Birch Sapling used for in Minecraft?

It is planted to grow a new tree.

Which blocks drop Birch Sapling when broken?

Birch Leaves (5%, with Fortune III 10%).

Can you compost Birch Sapling?

Yes. Each Birch Sapling 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 Birch Sapling be used as fuel?

Yes. In a Furnace it burns for 5 seconds, enough to smelt 0.5 items.