Simple Bushes
by matthew_mgp
Simple Bushes adds bush plants that grow naturally across the world, giving exploration landscapes more variety with leaves and saplings that act like vanilla foliage.
What it does
Bushes generate in the world as part of world generation, so players meet them while exploring without crafting anything first. The bushes use custom leaves and bush saplings, and they behave like vanilla foliage, so they can be cut, decay and regrow in a similar way. Players can plant the saplings and watch new bushes grow.
The mod is aimed at players who want a more detailed and natural environment without large changes to the world. Its bushes are meant to blend with the vanilla biomes and keep the existing terrain intact. Installation requires Forge for Minecraft 1.20.1, and the mod runs on client and server, so both the server and every player need it. The code is released under the MIT License and is not open source, and the latest Forge file is 1.2.3, published on 2025-10-18.
Key features
Naturally spawning bushes
Bushes generate across the world, adding plant cover to forests, plains and other landscapes.
Custom leaves
Bush leaves are a separate block type that matches the look of the surrounding foliage.
Bush saplings
Saplings can be planted to grow new bushes, which keeps the plant cycle going after the first generation.
Vanilla-like behavior
Bushes act like vanilla foliage, so they fit into existing gameplay without needing special handling.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Exploration
Bushes add visual variety to the terrain players walk through while travelling between biomes.
Immersive builds
Builders can use bushes and leaves to soften edges and make a base or village look more natural.
Who it’s for: Players who want more natural-looking landscapes in a Forge 1.20.1 world, and server owners who want the same plant variety for everyone on their server.
How it compares
Bushes Ore is a Forge mod for 1.21.8 – 26.1.2 under All rights reserved and is not open source. Craft Tea! is also Forge for 1.20.1 but is released under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only and is not open source. Nephrolepis is a Forge mod for 1.20.1 under the MIT License and is open source, so it can be read and modified in full, while Simple Bushes covers only the bush plants.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simple Bushes | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2025-10-18 |
| Bushes Ore | Forge | 1.21.8 – 26.1.2 | Client and server | 2026-04-12 |
| Craft Tea! | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2025-02-22 |
| Nephrolepis | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2026-07-26 |
Questions
Does Simple Bushes need any other mod?
Do servers and players both need Simple Bushes?
Does Simple Bushes work on other Minecraft versions?
In the catalog
Simple Bushes is one of 8,515 World generation mods on ModsFinder, and one of 5,058 World generation mods for Forge. 34,764 mods support Minecraft 1.20.1.
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What the author says
This mod adds simple bushes to the game, designed to feel natural and blend seamlessly with the vanilla environment. 🌿 Features: - Custom Leaves – decorative and functional, behaving like vanilla foliage. - Bush Saplings – plant them and watch new bushes grow. - World Generation – bushes naturally spawn across the…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/simple-bushes
- Owner
- matthew_mgp
- Published
- 2025-09-10
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-10-18
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15