Characteristics of deciduous Huckleberry branches include slender stems that are 1-2 feet long, small, rounded leaves, and delicate twigs. The reddish-brown color of the young twigs provides a warm and inviting appearance, while the grayish-brown color with age adds a touch of maturity.

In the spring, new growth appears on deciduous Huckleberry branches as small, oval-shaped leaf buds that eventually open into 1-inch long, elliptical leaves with a serrated edge. As summer progresses, these leaves turn a bright green color, but by fall, they change to a vibrant red hue before dropping off, revealing the characteristic branch architecture of this shrub.