Plausibility Check: Kite Trees?

Disclaimer: This question, unlike my other tree related question, was brought about by pure whimsical daydreaming. I also threw the term "evolve" around a lot, I should clarify that what I asking is would it be feasible not if it would be likely.

Question: Could it be feasible for trees in a windy environment to evolve leaves like tethered kites? It would work by instead of having many small leaves they evolve to have one large leaf like a sail. Then the trunk would grow longer and thinner like a kite string, and the roots would evolve to have a more expansive network. Thus having the leaf catch air and "fly" to a higher altitude for more sun. Would this even work or is it just nonsense?

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