How do you make bushes in Minecraft?

Bush may refer to:

  • Dead Bush – a transparent, brown, "dead-looking" block found in desert, badlands, and giant tree taiga biomes.
  • Sweet Berry Bush – a transparent block found in taigas and snowy taigas which can be used to harvest sweet berries when grown.
  • Rose Bush – a type of flower found in forests, birch forest, and dark forest biome variants.
  • Leaves – blocks that grow as a part of trees, which have a "bush-like" look and are thus sometimes used to simulate bushes when building.
  • Azalea – decorative blocks only obtainable from the creative inventory that have flowering and flower less versions.
  • Shrubs - two variants of grass, one of which has the same appearance as a dead bush and the other the same appearance as normal grass.‌[Legacy Console Edition only]
  • Jungle Bush – the bush like tree in jungles.

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This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft oak leaves with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, oak leaves is an item that you can not make with a crafting table or furnace. Instead, you need to find and gather this item in the game.

How do you make bushes in Minecraft?

Let's explore how to add oak leaves to your inventory.

Supported Platforms

Oak leaves are available in the following versions of Minecraft:

PlatformSupported (Version*)
How do you make bushes in Minecraft?
 Java Edition (PC/Mac)
Yes
How do you make bushes in Minecraft?
 Pocket Edition (PE)
Yes
How do you make bushes in Minecraft?
 Xbox 360
Yes
How do you make bushes in Minecraft?
 Xbox One
Yes
How do you make bushes in Minecraft?
 PS3
Yes
How do you make bushes in Minecraft?
 PS4
Yes
How do you make bushes in Minecraft?
 Wii U
Yes
How do you make bushes in Minecraft?
 Nintendo Switch
Yes
How do you make bushes in Minecraft?
 Windows 10 Edition
Yes
How do you make bushes in Minecraft?
 Education Edition
Yes

* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.

Where to find Oak Leaves in Creative Mode

  • Java
  • PE
  • Xbox
  • PS
  • Nintendo
  • Win10
  • Edu

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find oak leaves in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
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Java Edition (PC/Mac)
1.8 - 1.19
How do you make bushes in Minecraft?
 Decoration Blocks

Required Materials to make Oak Leaves

In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to gather oak leaves:

How to get Oak Leaves in Survival Mode

You can add oak leaves to your inventory in Survival mode by trimming the leaves from an oak tree with a pair of shears. So, let's get started!

1. Find an Oak Tree

First, you need to find an oak tree in your Minecraft world. Oak trees are usually found in the Forest, Windswept Hills, Swamp or Mesa Plateau biomes.

Forest

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Windswept Hills

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Swamp

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Mesa Plateau

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2. Hold your Shears

Next, place your shears in your hand by selecting them in the hotbar.

Position your pointer (the plus sign) on the oak leaves of the tree. You should see the block of oak leaves become highlighted in your game window.

How do you make bushes in Minecraft?

3. Use the Shears

Next, use the shears on the oak leaves to cut them from the oak tree.

The game control to use the shears on the oak leaves depends on the version of Minecraft:

  • For Java Edition (PC/Mac), left click and hold on the oak leaves.
  • For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap and hold on the oak leaves.
  • For Xbox 360 and Xbox One, press and hold the RT button on the Xbox controller.
  • For PS3 and PS4, press and hold the R2 button on the PS controller.
  • For Wii U, press and hold the ZR button on the gamepad.
  • For Nintendo Switch, press and hold the ZR button on the controller.
  • For Windows 10 Edition, left click and hold on the oak leaves.
  • For Education Edition, left click and hold on the oak leaves.

How do you make bushes in Minecraft?

You will need to continue to clip with the shears until the oak leaves fall from the tree.

4. Pick up the Oak Leaves

Make sure you pick up the oak leaves before they disappear.

How do you make bushes in Minecraft?

Once you pick up the oak leaves, they will appear in your hotbar.

How do you make bushes in Minecraft?

A block of oak leaves is a useful item and should be kept in your inventory to be used later.

Item ID and Name

  • Java
  • PE
  • Xbox
  • PS
  • Nintendo
  • Win10
  • Edu

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft, oak leaves have the following Name, ID and DataValue:

ItemDescription
(Minecraft ID Name)
Minecraft
ID
Data ValueStack SizePlatformVersion(s)
How do you make bushes in Minecraft?
Oak Leaves
(minecraft:leaves)
18 0 64
How do you make bushes in Minecraft?
 Pocket Edition (PE)
0.16.0 - 1.19.22

Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft, oak leaves have the following Name, ID and DataValue:

ItemDescription
(Minecraft ID Name)
Minecraft
ID
Data ValueStack SizePlatformVersion(s)
How do you make bushes in Minecraft?
Oak Leaves
(minecraft:leaves)
18 0 64
How do you make bushes in Minecraft?
 Xbox One
1.6.0 - 1.19.22

Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft, oak leaves have the following Name, ID and DataValue:

ItemDescription
(Minecraft ID Name)
Minecraft
ID
Data ValueStack SizePlatformVersion(s)
How do you make bushes in Minecraft?
Oak Leaves
(minecraft:leaves)
18 0 64
How do you make bushes in Minecraft?
 PS4
1.14.0 - 1.19.22

Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft, oak leaves have the following Name, ID and DataValue:

ItemDescription
(Minecraft ID Name)
Minecraft
ID
Data ValueStack SizePlatformVersion(s)
How do you make bushes in Minecraft?
Oak Leaves
(minecraft:leaves)
18 0 64
How do you make bushes in Minecraft?
 Nintendo Switch
1.6.0 - 1.19.22

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft, oak leaves have the following Name, ID and DataValue:

ItemDescription
(Minecraft ID Name)
Minecraft
ID
Data ValueStack SizePlatformVersion(s)
How do you make bushes in Minecraft?
Oak Leaves
(minecraft:leaves)
18 0 64
How do you make bushes in Minecraft?
 Windows 10 Edition
0.16.0 - 1.19.22

Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft, oak leaves have the following Name, ID and DataValue:

ItemDescription
(Minecraft ID Name)
Minecraft
ID
Data ValueStack SizePlatformVersion(s)
How do you make bushes in Minecraft?
Oak Leaves
(minecraft:leaves)
18 0 64
How do you make bushes in Minecraft?
 Education Edition
1.0 - 1.17.30

Give Command for Oak Leaves

  • Java
  • PE
  • Xbox
  • PS
  • Nintendo
  • Win10
  • Edu

Give Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.18.1, 1.18.2, 1.19 and 1.19.2, the /give command for Oak Leaves is:

/give @p oak_leaves 1

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11 and 1.12, the /give command for Oak Leaves is:

/give @p leaves 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 0.16.0, 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, 1.4.0, 1.5.0, 1.6.0, 1.7.0, 1.8.0, 1.9.0, 1.10.0, 1.11.0, 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.19.10 and 1.19.22, the /give command for Oak Leaves is:

/give @p leaves 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft Xbox One 1.6.0, 1.7.0, 1.8.0, 1.9.0, 1.10.0, 1.11.0, 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.19.10 and 1.19.22, the /give command for Oak Leaves is:

/give @p leaves 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft PS4 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.19.10 and 1.19.22, the /give command for Oak Leaves is:

/give @p leaves 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch 1.6.0, 1.7.0, 1.8.0, 1.9.0, 1.10.0, 1.11.0, 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.1, 1.19.10 and 1.19.22, the /give command for Oak Leaves is:

/give @p leaves 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 0.16.0, 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, 1.4.0, 1.5.0, 1.6.0, 1.7.0, 1.8.0, 1.9.0, 1.10.0, 1.11.0, 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.19.10 and 1.19.22, the /give command for Oak Leaves is:

/give @p leaves 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft Education Edition 0.14.2, 1.0, 1.0.18, 1.0.21, 1.4.0, 1.7.0, 1.9.0, 1.12.0, 1.12.60, 1.14.31 and 1.17.30, the /give command for Oak Leaves is:

/give @p leaves 1 0

Things to Do with Oak Leaves

Here are some activities that you can do with oak leaves in Minecraft:

Other Leaves

There are other leaves in Minecraft such as:

Where do you find bushes in Minecraft?

Dead bushes spawn during world generation in desert, badlands and giant tree taiga biomes.

How do you get leaf bushes in Minecraft?

You can harvest them with either shears or a tool enchanted with Silk Touch - otherwise, you'll just break them. About every 20th leaf block that breaks will drop a sapling of the same type, while jungle leaves only drop saplings every 40th block. About every 200th block of oak or dark oak leaves will drop an apple.

How do you harvest bushes in Minecraft?

They're pretty easy to harvest. Walk up to a fully-mature bush, hit the “use” key and you'll get 2-3 berries (or more with a fortune enchantment). Wait a while for the bush to regrow and you can harvest them again.