How to make a Dark Oak Sapling in Minecraft

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

In Minecraft, a dark oak 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.

dark oak sapling

Let's explore how to add a dark oak sapling to your inventory.

Supported Platforms

A dark oak sapling is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

Platform	Supported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	Yes (1.7.2)
Pocket Edition (PE)	Yes
Xbox 360	Yes (TU31)
Xbox One	Yes
PS3	Yes (1.22)
PS4	Yes
Wii U	Yes (Patch 3)
Nintendo Switch	Yes
Windows 10 Edition	Yes
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 a Dark Oak Sapling in Creative Mode

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find a dark oak sapling in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.8 - 1.19	Decoration Blocks
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.19.3 - 1.20	Natural Blocks

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

Here is where you can find a dark oak sapling in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Pocket Edition (PE)	0.14.1 - 1.1.3	Decorations
Pocket Edition (PE)	1.2 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Xbox Editions

Here is where you can find a dark oak sapling in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Xbox 360	TU35 - TU69	Decorations
Xbox One	CU23 - CU43	Decorations
Xbox One	1.2.5 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft PS Editions

Here is where you can find a dark oak sapling in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
PS3	1.26 - 1.76	Decorations
PS4	1.26 - 1.91	Decorations
PS4	1.14.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Nintendo

Here is where you can find a dark oak sapling in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Wii U	Patch 3 - Patch 38	Decorations
Nintendo Switch	1.04 - 1.11	Decorations
Nintendo Switch	1.5.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

Here is where you can find a dark oak sapling in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Windows 10 Edition	0.14.1 - 1.1.3	Decorations
Windows 10 Edition	1.2 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Education Edition

Here is where you can find a dark oak sapling in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Education Edition	0.14.2 - 1.0.18	Decorations
Education Edition	1.0.21 - 1.17.30	Nature

Definitions

Platform is the platform that applies.
Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers where the item can be found in the menu location listed (we have tested and confirmed this version number).
Creative Menu Location is the location of the item in the Creative Inventory menu.

How to get a Dark Oak Sapling in Survival Mode

You can add a dark oak sapling to your inventory in Survival mode by finding dark oak trees growing in a Dark Forest biome and then chopping down the leaves of a dark oak tree. So, let's get started!

1. Find a Dark Oak Tree

First, you need to find a dark oak tree in your Minecraft world. Dark oak trees are found in the Dark Forest. It is easy to spot a Dark Forest because of the large red and brown mushrooms towering through the dark oak trees.

dark forest biome

Within the Dark Forest, you will find dark oak trees. Dark oak trees can only survive in very shady areas which is why you can only find them in these forested areas.

2. Hold an Axe

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

How to make a Netherite Axe

How to make a Diamond Axe

How to make a Golden Axe

How to make an Iron Axe

How to make a Stone Axe

How to make a Wooden Axe

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

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

dark oak sapling tree

3. Break the Acacia Leaves

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

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

dark oak sapling dropped

You will need to continue to chop until a dark oak sapling falls from the tree.

4. Pick up the Dark Oak Sapling

Make sure you pick up the dark oak sapling before it disappears.

dark oak sapling gathered

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

dark oak sapling