Charming around branch (3)
I believe the answer is:
arm
'branch' is the definition.
(synonyms)
'charming around' is the wordplay.
'around' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'ARM' is hidden in the letters of 'charming'.
(Other definitions for arm that I've seen before include "Test of strength with elbows on the table" , "Body part" , "Accoutre" , "Part of chair" , "Activate fuse" .)