How to make Mangrove Leaves in Minecraft

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

In Minecraft, mangrove leaves is a new item that was introduced in the Wild Update. It 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.

mangrove leaves

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

Supported Platforms

Mangrove leaves are available in the following versions of Minecraft:

PlatformSupported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java Edition (PC/Mac)Yes (1.19)
Pocket Edition (PE) Pocket Edition (PE)Yes (1.19.0)
Xbox 360 Xbox 360No
Xbox One Xbox OneYes (1.19.0)
PS3 PS3No
PS4 PS4Yes (1.19.0)
Wii U Wii UNo
Nintendo Switch Nintendo SwitchYes (1.19.1)
Windows 10 Edition Windows 10 EditionYes (1.19.0)
Education Edition Education EditionNo

* 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 Mangrove Leaves in Creative Mode

How to get Mangrove Leaves in Survival Mode

You can add mangrove leaves to your inventory in Survival mode by finding mangrove trees growing in a Mangrove Swamp biome and then trimming the leaves from the tree with a pair of shears. So let's get started!

1. Find a Mangrove Tree

First, you need to find a mangrove tree in your Minecraft world. Mangrove trees are found in the Mangrove Swamp biome.

mangrove swamp biome

2. Hold your Shears

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

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

mangrove leaves tree

3. Use the Shears

Next, use the shears on the mangrove leaves to cut them from the mangrove tree. The game control to use the shears on the mangrove leaves depends on the version of Minecraft:

  • For Java Edition (PC/Mac), left click and hold on the mangrove leaves.
  • For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap and hold on the mangrove leaves.
  • For Xbox One, press and hold the RT button on the Xbox controller.
  • For PS4, press and hold the R2 button on the PS controller.
  • For Nintendo Switch, press and hold the ZR button on the controller.
  • For Windows 10 Edition, left click and hold on the mangrove leaves.

mangrove leaves dropped

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

4. Pick up the Mangrove Leaves

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

mangrove leaves gathered

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

mangrove leaves

A block of mangrove leaves is a useful item and should be kept in your inventory to be used later.

Item ID and Name

Block States for Mangrove Leaves

Give Command for Mangrove Leaves

Things to Do with Mangrove Leaves

Here are some activities that you can do with mangrove leaves in Minecraft: