Leaves in Minecraft

Leaves are naturally generated blocks that are quite abundant as a part of trees. Even though they appear as a full block, they can get waterlogged. Players can collect them by using shears or using a hoe with the Silk Touch enchantment.

Oak leaves (via screenshot)

How to get leaves?

Hoes are the default tool for breaking leaves. The only way to pick them up is by either using shears or a hoe enchanted with silk touch. Leaves are naturally generated as part of trees, making them quite common and easy to find. You can also farm leaves by simply growing your own trees from saplings.

Using shears to collect leaves (via screenshot)

What is the use of leaves?

Leaves are primarily decorative blocks that can be found on all trees. They are the primary source of saplings, apples, and sometimes sticks. All these items are dropped when a block of leaves decays. They decay upon receiving a random block tick if they are not connected to a log or a wood block directly or via other leaves. Leaves are transparent, meaning light can pass through them, allowing players to see through them.

Saplings and an apple dropped by decaying leaves (via screenshot)

Conclusion

Leaves are decorative block that can be found as a natural part of trees. They also move with the wind, adding to the game’s immersion. The shade of the leaves changes from biome to biome. Players can pick them up with either shears or a hoe enchanted with Silk Touch.