Deku Tree Sprout

The Deku Sprout appears in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, and is the immediate descendant of The Great Deku Tree, discovered by Link after he has completed the Forest Temple.

The Deku sprout is seen growing from the ground directly in front of the now-deceased Great Deku Tree, and appears only as a small shoot, however when Link approaches it, it springs forth from the ground, surprising Link. It appears as a short, round, almost 'fat' tree with short twigs that resemble arms sprouting on either side and has an extremely happy looking face.

After introducing himself as the Deku Sprout, he proceeds to inform Link of his true heritage, that he is in fact a Hylian and not a Kokiri as he believed, explaining his ability to leave the forest.

It is believed that this sprout becomes the Deku Tree in The Zelda of Zelda: The Wind Waker, however the Timeline theories may contend which tree became the tree in this game.