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Poplar Log

A Poplar Log is a variant of log which is a naturally occurring block found in tree, primarily used as a building block and to create planks, a versatile crafting ingredient.

Source: Minecraft Wiki cacheUpdated: 2026-06-08 Open Original

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Poplar Log
Poplar Log.png: Infobox image for Minecraft block 'Poplar Log'
Invicon Poplar Log.png: Inventory sprite for Poplar Log in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Poplar Log
Rarity tier
  Common
Renewable Yes
Stackable Yes (64)
Tool SlotSprite Axe Required.png: Sprite image for Axe Required in Minecraft
Blast resistance 2
Hardness 2
Luminous No
Transparent No
Flammable Yes (5)
Catches fire
from lava 		Yes
Map color
 
Note block instrument Bass
Sulfur cube archetype Bouncy (Rubber Ball)

A Poplar Log is a variant of log which is a naturally occurring block found in tree, primarily used as a building block and to create planks, a versatile crafting ingredient.

Obtaining

Usage

Sounds

Java Edition:

BlockSprite oak-planks.png: Sprite image for oak-planks in Minecraft wood sound type
SoundClosed captionsSourceDescriptionIdentifierTranslation keyVolumePitchAttenuation
distance
​Block brokenBlocksOnce the block has brokenblock.wood.breaksubtitles.block.generic.break​1.00.816
​Block placedBlocksWhen the block is placedblock.wood.placesubtitles.block.generic.place​1.00.816
​Block breakingBlocksWhile the block is in the process of being brokenblock.wood.hitsubtitles.block.generic.hit​0.250.516
​Something falls on a blockEntity-DependentFalling on the block with fall damageblock.wood.fallsubtitles.block.generic.fall​0.50.7516
​FootstepsEntity-DependentWalking on the blockblock.wood.stepsubtitles.block.generic.footsteps​0.151.016

Bedrock Edition:

BlockSprite oak-planks.png: Sprite image for oak-planks in Minecraft wood sound type
SoundClosed captionsSourceDescriptionIdentifierTranslation keyVolumePitch
​Block brokenBlocksOnce the block has brokendig.woodsubtitles.block.generic.break​1.00.8–1.0
​Block placedBlocksWhen the block is placedplace.woodsubtitles.block.generic.place​1.00.8
​Axe stripsBlocksWhen an axe strips a log or wood block [sound 1]use.woodsubtitles.block.generic.hit​1.00.8
​Block breakingBlocksWhile the block is in the process of being brokenhit.woodsubtitles.block.generic.hit​0.230.5
​FootstepsPlayersFalling on the block with fall damagefall.woodsubtitles.block.generic.footsteps​0.41.0
​FootstepsPlayersWalking on the blockstep.woodsubtitles.block.generic.footsteps​0.31.0
​FootstepsBlocksJumping from the blockjump.woodsubtitles.block.generic.footsteps​0.121.0
​FootstepsBlocksFalling on the block without fall damageland.woodsubtitles.block.generic.footsteps​0.181.0
  1. ↑ MCPE-189879

Data Values

Achievements

IconAchievementIn-game descriptionActual requirements (if different)Gamerscore earnedTrophy type (PS)
PS4Other
Getting WoodPunch a tree until a block of wood pops out.Pick up a log from the ground.10Bronze
Renewable EnergySmelt wood trunks using charcoal to make more charcoal.Smelt a wooden log with charcoal as the fuel.10Bronze

History

Announcement

May 30, 2026 Poplar Log is officially announced at Minecraft Live – May 2026.

Java Edition

Upcoming Java Edition
26.3snap1 Added Poplar Log.

Issue

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