# Shelf Mushrooms and Red Shrubs: New Dappled Forest Decor Blocks

Canonical: https://guides.gaialegends.pro/posts/shelf-mushrooms-red-shrubs-dappled-forest
Published: 2026-09-15
Updated: 2026-09-15
Version scope: Java Edition 26.3 (Wilderness Bound)

> The dappled forest biome in Java Edition 26.3 introduces shelf mushrooms (bouncy, two sizes, stew ingredient) and red shrubs (bush-like, spreads with bone meal) as new decoration blocks. Combined with the poplar wood set featuring three leaf colors (red, orange, yellow), these blocks offer excellent options for autumn-themed builds. Both new blocks can be used in composters, and shelf mushrooms are also craftable into various stews.

<TldrBox>The dappled forest biome in Java Edition 26.3 introduces shelf mushrooms (bouncy, two sizes, stew ingredient) and red shrubs (bush-like, spreads with bone meal) as new decoration blocks. Combined with the poplar wood set featuring three leaf colors (red, orange, yellow), these blocks offer excellent options for autumn-themed builds. Both new blocks can be used in composters, and shelf mushrooms are also craftable into various stews.</TldrBox>

## Key Takeaways

| Point | Details |
| --- | --- |
| Shelf mushrooms come in | Shelf mushrooms come in small and large sizes, are bouncy like beds, and can be grown with bone meal. |
| Red shrubs are bush-like | Red shrubs are bush-like plants that spread to neighboring blocks when bone meal is applied. |
| Both shelf mushrooms and | Both shelf mushrooms and red shrubs can be used in composters. |
| Poplar trees in the | Poplar trees in the dappled forest have leaves in red, orange, or yellow variants, randomly chosen. |
| The dappled forest is | The dappled forest is an autumn-themed biome that generates near cold biomes. |
| Shelf mushrooms can be | Shelf mushrooms can be used to craft mushroom stew, suspicious stew, and rabbit stew. |

The dappled forest biome, added in Java Edition 26.3 (Wilderness Bound), brings a burst of autumn color to your Minecraft world. Alongside the new poplar wood set, two decorative blocks stand out for builders: **shelf mushrooms** and **red shrubs**. These small details can transform any autumn-themed build from good to magical.

## What Are Shelf Mushrooms?

Shelf mushrooms are a new mushroom variant that spawns naturally on poplar trees and fallen poplar trees inside the dappled forest.

> Java Edition 26.3 Snapshot 1: "Shelf mushroom A mushroom variant found on poplar trees and fallen poplar trees. Comes in two sizes." Shelf mushroom A mushroom variant found on poplar trees and fallen poplar trees.

You'll find them in two sizes: small and large. A small shelf mushroom can be grown into a large one with bone meal. When you break a large shelf mushroom, it drops two shelf mushroom items. This makes them renewable and easy to farm once you have a few.

One of the most surprising traits: they're bouncy.

> Java Edition 26.3 Snapshot 1: "Is bouncy when fallen on by entities, similar to a bed." Is bouncy when fallen on by entities, similar to a bed.

Land on a shelf mushroom and you'll bounce back up, accompanied by a satisfying bouncing sound. This opens up fun possibilities for parkour courses or trampoline-like floor accents.

Shelf mushrooms aren't just decorative—they're also edible. You can use them to craft mushroom stew, suspicious stew, and rabbit stew. And if you have too many, toss them into a composter. Wandering traders may also sell them, giving you another way to stock up.

## What Are Red Shrubs?


![Shelf Mushrooms and Red Shrubs: New Dappled Forest Decor Blocks supporting Minecraft scene 1](/images/posts/shelf-mushrooms-red-shrubs-dappled-forest-inline-1.webp)

Red shrubs are bush-like plants that generate in small patches across the dappled forest floor.

> Java Edition 26.3 Snapshot 1: "Red shrub A bush-like plant block found in small patches in the dappled forest." Poplar log and stripped poplar log Poplar wood and stripped poplar wood Poplar planks Poplar stairs Poplar slab Poplar sign Poplar hanging sign Poplar button Poplar pressure plate Poplar door Poplar fence Poplar fence gate Poplar trapdoor Poplar shelf Red shrub A bush-like plant block found in small patches in the dappled forest.

What makes them especially useful for landscaping is their growth behavior: applying bone meal to a red shrub attempts to grow another shrub on a neighboring block.

> Java Edition 26.3 Snapshot 1: "Using bone meal on a red shrub attempts to grow another shrub on a neighboring block." Using bone meal on a red shrub attempts to grow another shrub on a neighboring block.

This lets you quickly spread red shrubs across an area to create dense ground cover. Like shelf mushrooms, red shrubs can be composted.

## Building with the Poplar Wood Set

To get the most out of these new decor blocks, you'll want to pair them with poplar wood. The poplar wood set is a full suite: logs, stripped logs, planks, stairs, slabs, doors, trapdoors, fences, fence gates, signs, pressure plates, buttons, and even a poplar shelf block.

The trees themselves are stunning. Each poplar sapling grows into a tree with leaves of one of three colors: red, orange, or yellow.

> Java Edition 26.3 Snapshot 1: "Poplar leaves Comes in red, orange, and yellow variants." Poplar leaves Comes in red, orange, and yellow variants.

This randomness means every poplar tree is unique. The fallen leaf particles match each tree's leaf color, adding atmospheric motion to your builds. Poplar saplings can be sold by wandering traders, and unstripped poplar logs are also tradeable.

## Where to Find These Blocks

The dappled forest is an autumn-themed biome that generates near cold biomes.

> Java Edition 26.3 Snapshot 1: "Dappled forest An autumn-themed forest biome which can be found near cold biomes that consists of poplar trees, red shrubs, leaf litter, brown mushrooms, shelf mushrooms, and rarely spruce trees." Dappled forest An autumn-themed forest biome which can be found near cold biomes that consists of poplar trees, red shrubs, leaf litter, brown mushrooms, shelf mushrooms, and rarely spruce trees.

Fallen poplar trees are common here, and they almost always have shelf mushrooms on them. This makes the biome a one-stop shop for collecting both red shrubs and shelf mushrooms, along with poplar saplings and logs.

## Tips for Autumn-Themed Builds

- Use shelf mushrooms as wall-mounted decorations on poplar logs to mimic real bracket fungi. Their bouncy nature can serve as hidden floor traps or play areas.
- Plant red shrubs in clusters along pathways, under trees, or as border fill between larger flower beds.
- Mix poplar leaves of all three colors in a single tree by replanting saplings until you get the colors you want. Alternatively, build custom trees with each color in separate sections.
- Combine poplar planks with wool stairs and slabs (also new in 26.3) for sound-dampening paths that keep your autumn village quiet.
- For more block palette ideas, check out our [guide on block palettes](/posts/how-to-create-your-own-block-palettes-in-minecraft-2026) and consider mixing warm and cool tones in your builds.

Shelf mushrooms and red shrubs may be small, but they add exactly the kind of organic detail that makes Minecraft builds feel alive. Head to a dappled forest, gather a stack of each, and experiment with your autumn palette today.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Can shelf mushrooms be farmed?

Yes. A small shelf mushroom can be grown into a large one using bone meal. Breaking a large shelf mushroom drops two items, making it renewable. You can also buy them from wandering traders.

### Do red shrubs spread on their own without bone meal?

No, red shrubs only spread when you apply bone meal to an existing shrub. The bone meal attempts to grow another shrub on a neighboring block.

### What can I craft with shelf mushrooms?

Shelf mushrooms can be used to craft mushroom stew, suspicious stew, and rabbit stew. They also work in the composter.

### Do shelf mushrooms generate in any other biomes?

According to the evidence, shelf mushrooms generate naturally only on poplar trees and fallen poplar trees within the dappled forest biome.

### Can poplar trees be grown from saplings in other biomes?

Yes, poplar saplings can be planted and grown in any biome where trees can grow. They will randomly produce red, orange, or yellow leaves.

## Sources

- Shelf mushroom A mushroom variant found on poplar trees and fallen poplar trees. — [Java Edition 26.3 Snapshot 1](https://minecraft.wiki/w/Java_Edition_26.3_Snapshot_1)
- Is bouncy when fallen on by entities, similar to a bed. — [Java Edition 26.3 Snapshot 1](https://minecraft.wiki/w/Java_Edition_26.3_Snapshot_1)
- Poplar log and stripped poplar log Poplar wood and stripped poplar wood Poplar planks Poplar stairs Poplar slab Poplar sign Poplar hanging sign Poplar button Poplar pressure plate Poplar door Poplar fence Poplar fence gate Poplar trapdoor Poplar shelf Red shrub A bush-like plant block found in small patches in the dappled forest. — [Java Edition 26.3 Snapshot 1](https://minecraft.wiki/w/Java_Edition_26.3_Snapshot_1)
- Using bone meal on a red shrub attempts to grow another shrub on a neighboring block. — [Java Edition 26.3 Snapshot 1](https://minecraft.wiki/w/Java_Edition_26.3_Snapshot_1)
- Poplar leaves Comes in red, orange, and yellow variants. — [Java Edition 26.3 Snapshot 1](https://minecraft.wiki/w/Java_Edition_26.3_Snapshot_1)
- Dappled forest An autumn-themed forest biome which can be found near cold biomes that consists of poplar trees, red shrubs, leaf litter, brown mushrooms, shelf mushrooms, and rarely spruce trees. — [Java Edition 26.3 Snapshot 1](https://minecraft.wiki/w/Java_Edition_26.3_Snapshot_1)