China fir, e.g (4)

I believe the answer is:

tree

(Other definitions for tree that I've seen before include "Eg, a baobab" , "trod the boards" , "Christmas decoration" , "Chestnut or elm?" , "Ash, chestnut, or araucaria, for example" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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