Sapling (noun)

A young tree.

Origin:

Middle english sapling, from old english sæpling, from sæp sapling, from sæpan to sow.

Examples:

1. The sapling was small but healthy.
2. He planted saplings in his backyard.
3. The sapling was bent by the wind.
4. The saplings were spaced evenly apart.
5. She admired the sapling's delicate leaves.