The term "young tree" refers to a tree that is in the early stages of its growth and development. There are a few synonyms that can be used to describe such a tree, including sapling, seedling, and juvenile tree. A sapling typically refers to a young tree that is at least one year old and has developed a few branches. A seedling is a slightly younger tree that has only recently sprouted from a seed, while a juvenile tree is a young tree that is still growing and developing, but has already surpassed the infancy stages of its growth. These synonyms all describe various stages of a young tree's development and illustrate the different ways in which a tree can be considered "young".