saplings
- plural of sapling.
Example Sentences
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Saplings which have been propagated from the few surviving trees in the county are being nurtured in Terrington, near Malton, before they are planted within the next two years.
From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026
Saplings must be reserved in advance only by emailing [email protected].
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2023
Saplings of Sycamores, Lodgepole Pines, Green Mountain Sugar Maples and many other varieties of trees and plants are in the ground.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 18, 2022
Saplings can be a novice gardener’s friend, as they require a bit less coaxing, time, and care than seeds.
From Slate • Apr. 28, 2020
Saplings would make the rafters, and on them would be fastened planks laid clapboard fashion, or possibly split shingles.
From A School History of the United States by McMaster, John Bach
