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How to make an Oak Sapling in Minecraft

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

In Minecraft, an 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.

oak sapling

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

Supported Platforms

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

Platform	Supported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	Yes
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 an Oak Sapling in Creative Mode

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find an 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 an 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 an 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 an 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 an 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 an 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 an 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 an Oak Sapling in Survival Mode

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

1. Find an Oak Tree

First, you need to find an oak tree in your Minecraft world. Oak trees are usually found in the Forest, Windswept Hills, Swamp or Mesa Plateau biomes.

Forest

forest biome

Windswept Hills

windswept hills biome

Swamp

swamp biome

Mesa Plateau

mesa plateau biome

2. Hold an Axe

Although you can use your hand to chop down the leaves of an 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 wooden axe.

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

oak sapling tree

3. Break the Oak Leaves

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

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

oak sapling dropped

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

4. Pick up the Oak Sapling

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

oak sapling gathered

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

oak sapling

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

Item ID and Name

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft, an oak sapling has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Oak Sapling (minecraft:sapling)	0	64	Java	1.8 - 1.12
	Oak Sapling (minecraft:oak_sapling)		64	Java	1.13 - 1.20.3

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft, an oak sapling has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Oak Sapling (minecraft:sapling)	0	64	PE	1.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft, an oak sapling has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Oak Sapling (minecraft:sapling)	0	64	Xbox One	1.6.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft, an oak sapling has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Oak Sapling (minecraft:sapling)	0	64	PS4	1.14.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft, an oak sapling has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Oak Sapling (minecraft:sapling)	0	64	Switch	1.6.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft, an oak sapling has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Oak Sapling (minecraft:sapling)	0	64	Windows	1.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft, an oak sapling has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Oak Sapling (minecraft:sapling)	0	64	Education	1.0 - 1.18.32

Definitions

Description is what the item is called and (Minecraft ID Name) is the string value that is used in game commands.
Data Value (or damage value) identifies the variation of the block if more than one type exists for the Minecraft ID.
Stack Size is the maximum stack size for this item. While some items in Minecraft are stackable up to 64, other items can only be stacked up to 16 or 1. (NOTE: These stack sizes are for vanilla Minecraft only. If you are running a mod, some mods may change the stack size for an item.)
Platform is the platform that applies.
Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers that the Minecraft ID and Name are valid for.

Block States for Oak Sapling

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac), the block states for Oak Sapling are:

Block State	Value	Default	Required	Example	Description
stage	0	Yes	No	[stage:0]	Item will not grow yet
stage	1	No	No	[stage:1]	Item will grow more above it

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE), the block states for Oak Sapling are:

Block State	Value	Default	Required	Example	Description
sapling_type	oak	Yes	Yes	["sapling_type"="oak"]	Item is oak
age_bit	false	Yes	No	["age_bit"=false]	Item has not aged
age_bit	true	No	No	["age_bit"=true]	Item has aged

Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft Xbox One, the block states for Oak Sapling are:

Block State	Value	Default	Required	Example	Description
sapling_type	oak	Yes	Yes	["sapling_type"="oak"]	Item is oak
age_bit	false	Yes	No	["age_bit"=false]	Item has not aged
age_bit	true	No	No	["age_bit"=true]	Item has aged

Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft PS4, the block states for Oak Sapling are:

Block State	Value	Default	Required	Example	Description
sapling_type	oak	Yes	Yes	["sapling_type"="oak"]	Item is oak
age_bit	false	Yes	No	["age_bit"=false]	Item has not aged
age_bit	true	No	No	["age_bit"=true]	Item has aged

Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch, the block states for Oak Sapling are:

Block State	Value	Default	Required	Example	Description
sapling_type	oak	Yes	Yes	["sapling_type"="oak"]	Item is oak
age_bit	false	Yes	No	["age_bit"=false]	Item has not aged
age_bit	true	No	No	["age_bit"=true]	Item has aged

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition, the block states for Oak Sapling are:

Block State	Value	Default	Required	Example	Description
sapling_type	oak	Yes	Yes	["sapling_type"="oak"]	Item is oak
age_bit	false	Yes	No	["age_bit"=false]	Item has not aged
age_bit	true	No	No	["age_bit"=true]	Item has aged

Definitions

Block State is the internal name for the block state.
Value is the value for the block state.
Default indicates that it is the default, if omitted.
Required indicates that it must be included in command to properly identify this item/block.
Example shows how to format the block state to be used in the /fill, /setblock, /clone, or /testforblock command.

Give Command for Oak Sapling

Give Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19, 1.20 and 1.20.3, the /give command for Oak Sapling is:

/give @p oak_sapling 1

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11 and 1.12, the /give command for Oak Sapling is:

/give @p sapling 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Oak Sapling is:

/give @p sapling 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft Xbox One 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Oak Sapling is:

/give @p sapling 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft PS4 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Oak Sapling is:

/give @p sapling 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.1, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Oak Sapling is:

/give @p sapling 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Oak Sapling is:

/give @p sapling 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft Education Edition 1.12.0, 1.12.60, 1.14.31, 1.17.30 and 1.18.32, the /give command for Oak Sapling is:

/give @p sapling 1 0

Things to Do with Oak Saplings

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

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