Description
Mangrove leaves form the green canopy of mangrove trees and they give a unique swampy look that fits coastal and river builds. These leaves are used by players for decoration, for camouflage and for creating natural looking roofs and hedges. They are lighter than wood blocks and they will break easily when walked through or when hit by tools. Because they are leaves they decay if the supporting log is removed and that makes them useful for temporary structures and for quick clearances when you remove a tree. The texture reads as dense foliage with a slightly dark green tone that matches the mangrove wood family so when you build a mangrove house the leaves look authentic. Mangrove leaves are renewable because they drop saplings and propagules which let players grow new trees and maintain a forest area. They also drop sticks and sometimes other items when broken by tools or by natural decay which makes them practical resources to collect when clearing land. For designers the leaves are valuable because they allow you to make overhangs, shaded pathways and leafy ceilings without using heavy materials. They do not block light entirely and they let dappled light through which gives interiors a softer natural glow. In survival play you can shear the leaves to collect them intact and use them in decorative clumps or to make living roofs on top of sand and soil. They do not burn easily but they will catch fire if placed near open flames so use caution in close quarters with torches and candles. Overall mangrove leaves are a flexible and attractive building resource that help players create believable swamp and coastal environments in their worlds.
What is Mangrove Leaves?
Mangrove leaves are the leaf blocks that grow on mangrove trees. They are decorative blocks that mimic tree foliage and are useful for landscaping, for building natural roofs and for creating shaded walkways. Players use mangrove leaves to add organic shapes to a build and to give texture to outdoor scenes. The blocks behave like other leaf blocks in that they will decay when the supporting logs are gone and they can be harvested with shears for perfect placement.
Where to find Mangrove Leaves
Mangrove leaves are found in mangrove swamp biomes where mangrove trees grow naturally along wetlands and shallow water. You will see them forming the canopy of the trees, often with roots and soil exposed in the shallow water below. Mangrove patches appear in warm coastal zones and in river mouths where the environment supports dense tree growth. Players exploring these areas will find leaves clustered on mature trees and in young trees where propagules have taken root. These biomes are the natural home of mangrove leaves and they create the distinctive swamp like scenery that many builders enjoy for themed builds.
How to get Mangrove Leaves
To collect mangrove leaves use shears to harvest the leaves intact which keeps their block form for laying out as decoration. If you break the leaves without shears they may drop sticks or propagules instead and the block will vanish. When you cut down a mangrove tree the leaves near the removed logs will decay and may drop saplings or propagules which you can pick up and plant elsewhere. For bulk collection use shears or a beheading tool where allowed on servers to speed up the process and then transport the leaves to your build site for placement.
Release Information
First introduced: Added with the mangrove wood family to expand swamp biomes and coastal building options
Give Command
/give @p minecraft:mangrove_leaves 64
How to use Mangrove Leaves
Use mangrove leaves to make natural roofs, hedges, shaded canopies and green walls. Place them over houses and walkways to give shade and to make the area look matured and lived in. Combine leaves with mangrove logs and planks to keep a consistent wood family look. Use leaf blocks to hide lighting and to make secret entrances and to add vertical greenery to towers and balconies. For quick landscaping place leaves in clusters and trim them to shape using shears so the canopy looks organic and intentional. Remember that leaves decay if the supporting logs are removed and use this to your advantage to clean up areas quickly when you want to clear a tree line.
Recipes for Mangrove Leaves
This item cannot be crafted.