How to make an Acacia Sapling in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft an acacia sapling with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, an acacia sapling 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.

acacia sapling

Let's explore how to add an acacia sapling to your inventory.

Supported Platforms

An acacia sapling is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

PlatformSupported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java Edition (PC/Mac)Yes (1.7.2)
Pocket Edition (PE) Pocket Edition (PE)Yes
Xbox 360 Xbox 360Yes (TU31)
Xbox One Xbox OneYes
PS3 PS3Yes (1.22)
PS4 PS4Yes
Wii U Wii UYes (Patch 3)
Nintendo Switch Nintendo SwitchYes
Windows 10 Edition Windows 10 EditionYes
Education Edition Education EditionYes

* 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 an Acacia Sapling in Creative Mode

How to get an Acacia Sapling in Survival Mode

You can add an acacia sapling to your inventory in Survival mode by chopping down the leaves of an acacia tree. So, let's get started!

1. Find an Acacia Tree

First, you need to find an acacia tree in your Minecraft world. Acacia trees are usually found in the Savanna biome.

savanna biome

2. Hold an Axe

Although you can use your hand to chop down the leaves of an acacia tree, we prefer to use a tool such as an axe. These are the axes you can choose from:

In this example, we are going to use a wooden axe.

TIP: If you are looking for an acacia sapling, be sure to chop the leaves from the tree. If you chop down the tree trunk, it will give you an acacia log and not an acacia sapling.

acacia sapling tree

3. Break the Acacia Leaves

The game control to break the acacia leaves depends on the version of Minecraft:

  • For Java Edition (PC/Mac), left click and hold on the acacia leaves.
  • For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap and hold on the acacia 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 acacia leaves.
  • For Education Edition, left click and hold on the acacia leaves.

acacia sapling dropped

You will need to continue to chop until an acacia sapling falls from the tree.

4. Pick up the Acacia Sapling

Make sure you pick up the acacia sapling before it disappears.

acacia sapling gathered

Once you pick up the acacia sapling, it will appear in your hotbar.

acacia sapling

An acacia sapling is a useful item and should be kept in your inventory to be used later.

Item ID and Name

Block States for Acacia Sapling

Give Command for Acacia Sapling

Things to Do with Acacia Saplings

Here are some activities that you can do with acacia saplings in Minecraft: