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For the first time, we combined assessments of the vitality (assessed through histochemical staining), mass and stable carbon isotope ratios (\u03b413C) of buds from drought-stressed woody plants with morphological and physiological variables of leaves that have emerged from the same plants and crown parts. The number, individual mass and vitality of the buds decreased and \u03b413C increased with increasing drought-induced damage. Bud mass, vitality and \u03b413C were significantly intercorrelated. The \u03b413C of the buds was imprinted on the leaves formed in the subsequent spring, but individual leaf mass, leaf size and specific leaf area were not significantly different among damage classes. Vitality and \u03b413C of the buds are suitable indicators of the extent of preceding drought impact. Bud vitality may be used as a simple means of screening saplings for the flushing capability in the subsequent spring. 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