sapling

The saplings bent in the wind.

the springy, resilient saplings would shanghai him backwards.

new growths of whippy sapling twigs.

the bark of saplings galled by improper staking.See Synonyms at chafe

placed a protective cage over the sapling; a bank teller's cage.

The sapling needs to be watered regularly to help it grow.

The sapling was planted in the garden last spring.

The strong winds snapped the fragile sapling in half.

The sapling was carefully transplanted to a larger pot.

The sapling is starting to show new growth with the arrival of spring.

The gardener gently pruned the sapling to encourage bushier growth.

The sapling was carefully staked to support its weak trunk.

The sapling was shaded from the harsh sun to prevent wilting.

The sapling's leaves turned a vibrant green in the summer sun.

The sapling will eventually grow into a towering oak tree.