I still get a little rush when I spot that first flash of pink through the trees. As of 2026, the Cherry Grove is no longer the shiny new biome it was when Trails & Tales landed in Minecraft 1.20, but it remains one of my favorite places to explore, build, and farm. It is pretty, yes, but it is also genuinely useful. If you have been putting off a trip to one, here is how I find Cherry Groves, what I grab while I am there, and the projects I think they are best for.

How I Find Cherry Groves

Cherry Groves generate naturally in Minecraft 1.20 and later, on both Java and Bedrock. In my experience they tend to show up on the first layer of mountains, in the same general areas where meadows generate. That means if you are already climbing around a mountain range and see a meadow, keep going. You might be one ridge away from a grove. They are easy to spot from a distance because of the bright pink canopy, the fallen petals, and the flowers scattered across the grass.

Exploration is still the most natural way to find one. It can take a while, and sometimes you get unlucky. But if you are lucky, a grove might be close to spawn or near your base. I like to scan mountains from a high vantage point, then mark the coordinates when I see pink.

If you play Java and do not mind using commands, the locate biome command is a huge time-saver. In current versions I use /locate biome minecraft:cherry_grove. Command syntax has changed over time, so if your version complains, check the exact format for your game version. This kind of biome search does not exist before Java 1.16, and Cherry Grove itself only starts in 1.20, so older versions are out of luck.

What Spawns in Cherry Groves

The Cherry Grove is not just a pretty screenshot. It has a solid mix of building materials, plants, passive mobs, and a few surprises underground.

Category	What I look for
Wood	Cherry logs, cherry saplings, cherry leaves
Plants	Pink petals, dandelions, poppies, tall grass
Passive mobs	Pigs, sheep, rabbits, bees, glow squids
Underground	Emerald ore
Hostile mobs	Same grassland-style spawns as meadows and other grassy biomes

The wood is the star for me. Cherry logs can be turned into planks and used in all the normal wood recipes. If you strip the logs, you can craft hanging signs, which is a nice detail for a cozy build. Cherry leaves are beautiful, and they have their own falling-petal particle effect. The effect follows the leaves even if you place them outside the grove, which is great for decorating a base.

Pink petals are another favorite. They can stack up to four in a single block, and bone meal is your friend here. Using bone meal on an empty block inside the Cherry Grove can create petals, and using bone meal on a block that already has four petals drops a copy you can take home. I also use them to craft pink dye.

The mobs are a useful bonus. Bees are common because the petals and leaves attract them. Glow squids can spawn in water inside the grove, which makes it a decent spot for glow ink. Rabbits show up in the tall grass, and sheep and pigs are around too. Hostile mobs are nothing new—they follow the same grassland-style rules as meadows and other grassy variants—so light up your base like you normally would.

Ideas for How I Use a Cherry Grove

This biome is usually not too crowded, which makes it a great location for farming, ranching, and building. Here are the projects I think are worth trying.

🌸 Beekeeping

Beehives generate naturally in the grove, and you can also bring hives in with Silk Touch. Because pink petals and cherry leaves attract bees, this biome is efficient for honey and honeycomb. I like to set up a few hives near my crops. Bees pollinate crops as they fly around, which can speed up growth in a way that feels a bit like free bone meal.

🐝 Glow Ink Harvesting

If you find a pond or a small body of water in a Cherry Grove, watch for glow squids. Glow ink is great for glowing signs and glow item frames. It is a small thing, but it makes a base feel alive at night.

🐑 Sheep and Wool

Early on, wool matters. You need it for a bed, and later you need it for other recipes. Cherry Groves are a good place to find sheep, so if I am starting a new world and I am nearby, I will grab a few. A small fenced pasture in the grove looks great too.

🐇 Rabbits and Their Drops

Rabbits spawn in the tall grass, and they are worth more than people sometimes remember. You can breed them for meat, rabbit feet, and rabbit skins. Rabbit skins can be crafted into leather or used for a bundle, and rabbit feet are useful for mundane potions or potions of leaping. I usually build a little rabbit pen near the back of my base.

🌳 Cherry Trees at Home

You do not have to live in the grove to use its trees. Grab a sapling or a petal block, take it home, and plant it on grass or dirt. Bone meal can speed up growth. Cherry logs become planks, and stripped cherry logs become hanging signs. Cherry leaves can be harvested with shears, and the falling-petal effect is a lovely touch for a garden or courtyard.

✨ Pink Petals and Decoration

Pink petals are one of the best decorative blocks from the update, in my opinion. They are subtle, they stack, and they add color without feeling loud. I use them around paths, under trees, and near flower beds. Bone meal makes them renewable, so I do not feel bad about using a lot of them.

My Final Take

The Cherry Grove is one of those biomes that works as both a postcard and a workshop. It is pretty enough that I want to build there, but useful enough that I keep coming back for resources. If you are playing in 2026 and have not spent time in one yet, I would put it on your list. Grab a sapling, a stack of petals, and maybe a sheep or two. Then go make something pink.

Information is adapted from SteamDB, a widely cited source for tracking platform activity and player interest across PC gaming. While Minecraft itself is not a Steam title, SteamDB’s broader trend data helps illustrate how visually distinctive sandbox and survival experiences continue to attract long-term engagement, which helps explain why atmospheric biomes like Cherry Grove remain popular for both creative building and relaxed resource gathering.