noun
- young trees, especially those with slender trunks
Examples
- The forest was filled with oak saplings growing beneath the canopy.
- We planted several maple saplings in our backyard last spring.
- The storm damaged many of the saplings in the nursery.
- These saplings will need regular watering for the first two years.
- The gardener carefully transplanted the saplings to a sunnier location.
- Wildlife often browse on young saplings, stunting their growth.