tenderling

Example:The youngling was carefully tended by the gardener to ensure it thrived.

Definition:A young organism, especially a young animal, bird, or plant

Example:The sapling needed to be sheltered from the rain to help it establish itself in the garden.

Definition:A very young tree or one that is still in its early stages of growth

Example:The seedlings in the greenhouse required a steady flow of water and sunlight to grow into sturdy plants.

Definition:A very young plant that has just emerged from a seed