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{{About}}
{{in development|drop=Third Drop 2026|experimental-be=Drop 3 of 2026}}
{{Infobox structure
| group1 = Red Poplar
| 1-1 = Poplar Tree Red Leaves.png
| 1-1caption = Tree
| group2 = Orange Poplar
| 2-1 = Poplar Tree Orange Leaves.png
| 2-1caption = Tree
| group3 = Yellow Poplar
| 3-1 = Poplar Tree Yellow Leaves.png
| 3-1caption = Tree
| group4 = Fallen Poplar
| 4-1 = Poplar Fallen Log.png
| 4-1caption= Tree
| image = Poplar Sapling.png
| imagecaption = Sapling
|defaultimagesize = x200px
| biome ={{BiomeLink|Dappled Forest}}
| blocks = 
'''Standing'''
* {{BlockLink|Poplar Leaves}} (any color)
* {{BlockLink|Poplar Log}}
'''Fallen'''
* {{BlockLink|Poplar Log}}
* {{BlockLink|Shelf Mushroom}}
* {{BlockLink|Vines}}
| canspawn = Yes
}}

A '''poplar''' is a [[Minecraft:tree]] that generates in [[Minecraft:dappled forest]]s. Poplars consist of light brown [[Minecraft:poplar log]]s, as well as yellow, orange, and red [[Minecraft:poplar leaves]]. Both standing and [[Minecraft:Fallen Tree|fallen]] poplars may have [[Minecraft:shelf mushroom]]s growing on their sides.

A [[Minecraft:poplar sapling]] grows into a poplar tree with a random leaf color of red, orange, or yellow.

== Appearance ==
Poplars, like most trees, have a multi-block trunk, topped by an especially large canopy. They may have logs and shelf mushrooms attached to the trunk facing outward.

== Generation ==
Poplars generate naturally only in the [[Minecraft:dappled forest]] biome.

== Blocks and items ==
These items can be obtained from poplar:

* {{ItemLink|Stick}} (chance of dropping when breaking leaves)
* {{BlockLink|Poplar Planks}} (crafted from a log in the inventory crafting grid)
* {{BlockLink|Stripped Poplar Log}} (created by using an [[Minecraft:axe]] on a log)
* {{BlockLink|Poplar Log}} (harvested with any [[Minecraft:tool]] including hands)
* {{BlockLink|Red Poplar Leaves}} (harvested with [[Minecraft:shears]])
* {{BlockLink|Orange Poplar Leaves}} (harvested with shears)
* {{BlockLink|Yellow Poplar Leaves}} (harvested with shears)
* {{BlockLink|Poplar Sapling}} (chance of dropping when breaking leaves)
* {{BlockLink|Vines}} (harvested with shears)
* {{BlockLink|Shelf Mushroom}} (harvested with any tool including hands)

== Planting ==
[[Minecraft:Poplar sapling]]s can be planted on the following blocks:
* {{BlockLink|Dirt}}
* {{BlockLink|Grass Block}}
* {{BlockLink|Coarse Dirt}}
* {{BlockLink|Podzol}}
* {{BlockLink|Mycelium}}
* {{BlockLink|Rooted Dirt}}
* {{BlockLink|Moss Block}}
* {{BlockLink|Pale Moss Block}}
* {{BlockLink|Farmland}}
* {{BlockLink|Mud}}
* {{BlockLink|Muddy Mangrove Roots}}

A poplar sapling requires an empty space above it to grow into a [[Minecraft:Poplar tree]].

The sapling grows after receiving random ticks. Poplar saplings require a light level of at least 9 in the sapling block to grow naturally, similar to other tree saplings. Applying [[Minecraft:Bone Meal]] to a poplar sapling causes it to attempt to grow immediately.

When a poplar sapling grows, it randomly selects one of three leaf color variants: 
* {{BlockLink|Red Poplar Leaves}}
* {{BlockLink|Orange Poplar Leaves}}
* {{BlockLink|Yellow Poplar Leaves}}
If the selected tree structure cannot fit in the available space, the growth attempt fails and the sapling remains unchanged.

== Fallen poplars ==
{{Expand section}}
{{Main|Fallen tree}}
Fallen poplars may consist of a single upright log, or a stump. Logs lying on their side are often found 1–2 blocks from the stump. They occasionally have mushrooms on top or shelf mushrooms on the side.

A fallen poplar has a log length of 4–7 blocks and the stump is 75% covered with vines.

== History ==
=== Announcement ===
{{HistoryTable
|{{HistoryLine||May 30, 2026|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skQgaugcKVQ|Poplar trees are announced at [[Minecraft:Minecraft Live – May 2026]].}}
}}

=== ''Java Edition'' ===
{{HistoryTable
|{{HistoryLine|upcoming java}}
|{{HistoryLine||26.3|dev=snap1|[[File:Poplar Tree Red Leaves.png|32px]] [[File:Poplar Tree Orange Leaves.png|32px]] [[File:Poplar Tree Yellow Leaves.png|32px]] Added poplar trees.}}
}}

=== ''Bedrock Edition'' ===
{{HistoryTable
|{{HistoryLine|upcoming bedrock}}
|{{HistoryLine||26.40|dev=Preview 26.40.27|exp=Drop 3 of 2026|[[File:Poplar Tree Red Leaves.png|32px]] [[File:Poplar Tree Orange Leaves.png|32px]] [[File:Poplar Tree Yellow Leaves.png|32px]] Added poplar trees.}}
}}

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