Sweet Leaf

Sweet Leaf, the younger sister of Willful Tree, is a radiant and intelligent earth pony who shares an unwavering passion for trees with her brother. Born to Willful Ground and Eden Clouds, Sweet Leaf's beauty is matched only by her sharp mind and deep appreciation for the wonders of nature. Together with her brother, she has cultivated a profound expertise in dendrology, nurturing their love for trees.

## Sweet Leaf

### Relatives

Spruce Wood (lover)Willful Tree (brother)

Willful Ground (father)

Eden Clouds (mother)

Leafy Branch (aunt)

Meadow Clover (grandaunt)

Wild Dusk's father (granduncle)

Wild Dusk (father's cousin)

Ground Furrow (grandfather)

Soft Wings (grandmother)

Birch Bark (grandfather)

Blue Sky (grandmother)

Cedar Charm (granduncle)

Cotton Wall (grandaunt)

Bloomfield Sylva (mother's cousin)

Sweet Star (sister-in-law)

Maple Wood (father-in-law)

Oak Wood (mother-in-law)

Lush Sky (daughter)

Zebrito (son-in-law)

Diamond Hill (granddaughter)

Sunshine Flare (grandson-in-law)

Sunny Dancer (great granddaughter)

Electrikata (great granddaughter)

Star Slash (nephew)

Nocturna (niece-in-law)

Moonshadow (grandniece)

Groundrunner, Cloverfield, Brightfeather, Kind Wings, Sterling Blaze, Greenfield Root, Nimbus Page, Lacey Thread (great grandparents)

## Biographical information

### Date of death

92 years after Twilight Sparkle's coronation

## Appearances

### Appears in

Willful and Caring's storiesWillful Ground Odyssey

## Physical traits and personality

Sweet Leaf, with her green coat and a brown mane like earth, embodies the essence of natural beauty.

Her personality radiates through her welcoming face, with a warm and positive disposition that serves as a beacon of confidence for those fortunate enough to know her. Sweet Leaf's heart is as green as the leaves she adores, and her unwavering commitment to helping those in need of greenery exemplifies her innate kindness and dedication to the well-being of both people and the environment. Much like her family, she knows how to be positive, viewing it as a source of inspiration and a wellspring of life, and her passion for it is both infectious and uplifting.

## Daily life

Sweet Leaf is deeply passionate about caring for the trees in Equestria's forests, along with her brother Willful Tree. She specializes in nurturing young and delicate saplings, ensuring they have the best start in life. Her gentle touch and nurturing spirit help these young trees grow strong and healthy.

Together with Willful Tree, Sweet Leaf travels through the forests, tending to the needs of the growing trees. She carefully monitors their growth, providing them with the right amount of sunlight, water, and nutrients. Sweet Leaf's expertise lies in understanding the unique needs of each sapling and helping them thrive in their environment.

In her free time, Sweet Leaf spends time with her family, and sometimes with her husband Spruce Wood. She showed him the joy of a simple cup of tea, the wonder of a cozy blanket, and the excitement of a book. Spruce Wood was fascinated by these ordinary objects that he had never encountered before. Sweet Leaf's patient and loving nature made their time together full of laughter and discovery.

## Early life

Born to Willful Ground, who had been transformed into a mare by Eden Clouds, her arrival into the world was met with charming musings about her earth pony heritage. Eden Clouds playfully remarked that carrying their daughter was a precious endeavor, underscoring the joy and anticipation that accompanied her birth.

Growing up alongside her big brother, Willful Tree, Sweet Leaf developed an early fascination with the intricate science of trees. Their shared love for the environment led them to specialize in dendrology, becoming experts in the study and cultivation of trees. However, it was during her young adult years that Sweet Leaf's life took a surprising turn.

When she was 20, during a journey to the northern mountains, she stumbled upon a peculiar pony named Spruce Wood. This mysterious pony possessed an almost childlike innocence and seemed lost and out of touch with the modern world, often baffled by the simplest of things. Sweet Leaf took him under her wing, introducing him to the wonders of the world and patiently helping him navigate its complexities. As time passed, it became evident that Spruce Wood had lost his parents when he was just a child.

However, fate had more surprises in store, as Spruce Wood eventually discovered that his parents had been frozen in time for many years, preserving their youthful appearances. Sweet Leaf rejoiced alongside him as he reunited with his long-lost family, their love story a testament to the magic of chance encounters. His untamed, wild spirit charmed Sweet Leaf, and their friendship blossomed into a deep and abiding love. Together, they built their own home near the Everfree Forest, forging a life filled with happiness and wonder.

## Late life

In her later years, Sweet Leaf became a proud mother, welcoming a unicorn daughter named Lush Sky. Lush Sky's curious and inquisitive nature reminded Sweet Leaf of her own mother, Eden Clouds, and she delighted in watching the magical bond that blossomed between her daughter and her mother, as they shared a mutual fascination for the mystical arts.

Just like her brother Willful Tree, Sweet Leaf was initially shocked to learn about her nephew Star Slash's transformation into a batpony, but as time passed, she saw the beauty in the diversity of their family's heritage. This acceptance extended to her own daughter, Lush Sky, who embarked on a romance with a zebra named Zebrito, reminding Sweet Leaf of the boundless capacity for love and connection that transcended species.

In her twilight years, Sweet Leaf met her vibrant and driven granddaughter, Diamond Hill, who held a deep admiration for the persona of Sweet Leaf's father, Willful Ground. This filled Sweet Leaf with a profound sense of pride, as she realized that the legacy of her family's passion for nature would continue to flourish through the generations.

Sweet Leaf lived a fulfilling life, filled with love, acceptance, and a deep connection to her family and the natural world. She passed away at the age of 88, just three years after her brother, Willful Tree, leaving behind a legacy of enduring bonds and an unwavering appreciation for the beauty of the world around the two siblings.

## Development

Sweet Leaf came from Sylvain Barre's imagination in March of 2022, joining her brother Willful Tree as part of the potential child of Willful Ground. Born from a curiosity about the appearances of these fictional children, Sweet Leaf's identity took shape a few months later. Her name, "Sweet Leaf," was a name that mirrored her profound love for trees and her organic affinity with the natural world. It's especially when Dalton Lampert joined Willful Ground's creations that this character evolved.