How to make Jungle Leaves in Minecraft

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

In Minecraft, jungle 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.

jungle leaves

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

Supported Platforms

Jungle leaves are available in the following versions of Minecraft:

Platform	Supported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	Yes (1.2.1)
Pocket Edition (PE)	Yes
Xbox 360	Yes
Xbox One	Yes
PS3	Yes
PS4	Yes
Wii U	Yes
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 Jungle Leaves in Creative Mode

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find jungle leaves 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 jungle leaves 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 - 1.19.83	Nature

Minecraft Xbox Editions

Here is where you can find jungle leaves 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 - 1.19.83	Nature

Minecraft PS Editions

Here is where you can find jungle leaves 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 - 1.19.83	Nature

Minecraft Nintendo

Here is where you can find jungle leaves 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 - 1.19.83	Nature

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

Here is where you can find jungle leaves 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 - 1.19.83	Nature

Minecraft Education Edition

Here is where you can find jungle leaves 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.

Required Materials to make Jungle Leaves

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

1 Shears

How to get Jungle Leaves in Survival Mode

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

1. Find a Jungle Tree

First, you need to find a jungle tree in your Minecraft world. Jungle trees are usually found in the Jungle biome.

jungle biome

2. Hold your Shears

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

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

jungle leaves tree

3. Use the Shears

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

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

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

jungle leaves dropped

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

4. Pick up the Jungle Leaves

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

jungle leaves gathered

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

jungle leaves