Abstract: The invention relates to a leaf stripper comprising a frame (1) which is equipped with a circular housing (9) in which a cutter blade (5) and a blade turbine (10) are rotation mounted to a shaft (6) which is in turn driven by a motor (7). In addition, an apertured plate (3), which is equipped with parallel openings (4), is mounted on the frame and the cutter blade. Moreover, a suction device (15) is mounted to a sleeve (11) which is mounted on the side of the frame. According to the invention, the plant to be stripped is positioned on the apertured plate during the leaf stripping operation.