Description
Birch leaves are the green foliage blocks that sit on birch tree branches and give a light fresh look to woodland areas and park like landscapes. The leaves form the canopy that shades birch forest biomes and they are useful for players who want to create hedges tree crowns and natural looking roofs because their colour blends well with grass and birch planks. In gameplay birch leaves behave like other leaf blocks which means they will decay when the supporting log is removed unless placed intentionally by the player. Using shears on birch leaves allows you to collect them as blocks for decoration which is handy when designing gardens and topiary. Leaves can drop birch saplings which are essential for a renewable wood supply and they sometimes drop sticks which are useful for crafting. For aesthetic builds birch leaves provide a softer edge to constructions and are often used in public parks lining paths and around ponds. Because leaves are not solid they allow some light through which helps when creating layered designs that need gentle light levels. For builders who want a natural feel in their builds birch leaves are a simple and effective material to add life and texture to any scene.
What is Birch Leaves?
Birch leaves are foliage blocks from birch trees used for decoration and for growing new trees. They can be placed for hedges canopies and garden details and can be gathered with shears to move them without destroying the block. Leaves will decay naturally if the supporting log is removed which helps keep tree shapes realistic.
Where to find Birch Leaves
You find birch leaves naturally on birch trees in birch forest type biomes. These biomes are filled with slender light trunks and clusters of leaves forming bright canopies. When exploring birch forest areas you will see these leaves on almost every birch tree and in scattered clumps around the ground. Villages near birch forests may incorporate leaves into hedges and planted areas using local materials.
How to get Birch Leaves
To collect birch leaves use shears on the foliage of a birch tree to harvest the leaf block intact. Breaking leaves by hand can drop saplings and sticks but will not return the leaf block itself. Another route is to grow birch saplings and harvest leaves from the resulting trees with shears. In creative mode take birch leaves straight from the inventory for placement.
Release Information
First introduced: Added in Minecraft Java Edition 1.7 in 2013
Give Command
/give @p minecraft:birch_leaves 1
How to use Birch Leaves
Use birch leaves for hedges tree crowns and natural looking roofs. Place leaves around logs to shape canopies or use them in rows to create soft living fences. Combine leaves with lanterns and benches to make park scenes and place them behind windows to create a leafy view. Remember leaves will decay without supporting logs so place blocks behind important sections to keep foliage permanent.
Recipes for Birch Leaves
This item cannot be crafted.