sapling (noun)

1. Why did the young tree start going to therapy? It was feeling a little sappy.

2. In the distant future, a sapling from Earth becomes the key to saving a dying alien planet.

3. The painter carefully sketched the sapling, capturing its delicate beauty and vibrant colors.

4. As the sun set, the sapling's twisted branches cast eerie shadows on the abandoned house, filling the air with an unsettling aura.