Woody branches Large branches are known as boughs and small branches are known as twigs. The term twig usually refers to a terminus, while bough refers only to branches coming directly from the trunk.

Branch, bough, limb refer to divisions of a tree. Branch is general, meaning either a large or a small division. Bough refers only to the larger branches: a bough loaded with apples. A limb is a large primary division of a tree trunk or of a bough: to climb out on a limb.

Branches- Grow from the trunk of the tree and help the transport water, sugar and nutrients to the leaves and canopy (crown) of the tree. They also help support the leaves that make up the canopy (crown). Leaves-Grow from the stem which are attached to the branches to make up the canopy (crown) of the tree.

Let's explore a twig—a thin, small branch that is the most recent growth. A twig is a very important part of the tree. It holds the tree's leaves and flowers in the spring and summer. It actively drops the leaves in the fall.