sprig sprig /sprɪg/

noun

1. An ornament that resembles a spray of leaves or flowers  ( sprig )
   an ornament that resembles a spray of leaves or flowers
   
2. A small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year  ( branchlet , sprig , twig )
   a small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year
    The tiny twig snapped under the weight of the snow.
   The tiny twig snapped under the weight of the snow.