A bare tree with a thick trunk and widely ramified branches, but without leaves. The tree stands firmly on the ground, but appears barren and bare, as if in a period of retreat or rest.
Meaning: The leafless tree emoji ️ represents the end of the life cycle, the change of seasons, or loss. When trees lose their leaves, it refers to fall or winter. In discussions about the environment and climate change, it can represent the loss of forests. Metaphorically, it also represents a sense of emptiness or loss.
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Emoji History
Development of the emoji in the Unicode lexicon
First included
The emoji “Leafless tree” was approved as part of Unicode 16.0 in 2024 and added to Emoji 16.0.