Arborist's specimen (4)

I believe the answer is:

tree

(Other definitions for tree that I've seen before include "Shakespearean actor" , "Older actor" , "embraced by environmentalist?" , "Holly, perhaps" , "Large, woody perennial plant" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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