Be born in spring (9)
I believe the answer is:
originate
I believe this clue is a double definition.
'be born' is the first definition.
(thesaurus)
'in spring' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)
(Other definitions for originate that I've seen before include "Arise, start" , "pioneer" , "From kick off" , "Come into existence" , "Create, initiate" .)