Ash or elm, e.g. (4)

I believe the answer is:

tree

(Other definitions for tree that I've seen before include "Elm, perhaps" , "Eg, alder" , "Large, woody perennial plant" , "Elder, possibly" , "Genealogy chart" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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