leaf out

verb

leafed out; leafing out; leafs out
US, of a tree
: to produce leaves
The tree will leaf out in the spring.

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Branch dieback in the upper canopy or a tree that fails to leaf out normally also warrants attention. — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 8 Aug. 2026 But as nearby plants start to leaf out and shoot upward, your marigolds may be getting too much shade. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 July 2026 But here, Mercedes took a leaf out of Red Bull’s book from 2021 and left Russell out — gambling that track position in the snake would become key. — Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 7 July 2026 The best time to fertilize most fruit trees is in early spring when the plants are just beginning to leaf out and develop buds. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for leaf out

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“Leaf out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leaf%20out. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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