A dead bush is a decorative block found in desert and badlands biomes. Unlike most blocks, you can’t craft it. You have to find it naturally in the world and harvest it with shears.
Where to Find Dead Bushes
Dead bushes spawn naturally in two main biomes:
- Desert – Most common location. Look for them scattered around sandy areas.
- Badlands – Also appear here, often near exposed terrain.
They’re small and brown, so they can be easy to miss. Look for patches of dead grass and you’ll usually find dead bushes nearby.
How to Harvest Dead Bushes
You need shears to get a dead bush as a drop. Without shears, you’ll break it but won’t get anything.
Steps:
- Find a dead bush in the world
- Get shears in your hand (or craft them if you don’t have any)
- Hold down left-click on the bush until it breaks
- Pick up the drop before it disappears
Game Controls by Platform:
- Java Edition (PC/Mac) – Left-click and hold
- Pocket Edition – Tap and hold
- Xbox – Hold RT button
- PlayStation – Hold R2 button
- Nintendo Switch – Hold ZR button
What to Use Dead Bushes For
Dead bushes are mainly decorative. Use them to add detail to desert builds or create a more natural landscape. You can also place them in flower pots for indoor decoration.
They stack up to 64, so you can collect a bunch to have on hand for building.
Creative Mode
In Creative Mode, find dead bushes in the Decoration Blocks tab of the inventory (Java Edition). You can grab as many as you need without harvesting.
Item Info
| Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Item ID | minecraft:dead_bush |
| Stack Size | 64 |
| Versions | All versions (1.8+) |
Give Command
Use this command to give yourself a dead bush in Creative Mode or with cheats enabled:
/give @p dead_bush 1