Cared about tree (5)

I believe the answer is:

cedar

'tree' is the definition.
(cedar is a kind of tree)

'cared about' is the wordplay.
'about' indicates anagramming the letters.
'cared' anagrammed gives 'CEDAR'.

(Other definitions for cedar that I've seen before include "Fragrant conifer" , "Raced around noble tree" , "Raced around a great hardwood tree" , "Tall coniferous tree" , "may have needles?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times and The Mirror.

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