'Branches' in the Bible

But when it is planted, it comes up, and becomes taller than all the plants, and puts out great branches, so that the birds of heaven are able to take rest in its shade.

And a great number put down their clothing in the way; and others put down branches which they had taken from the fields.

Take an example from the fig-tree: when its branches become soft and put out their leaves, you see that the summer is near;