Is it an older tree? (5)

I believe the answer is:

elder

(Other definitions for elder that I've seen before include "Tree for a church senior" , "Senior leader" , "Tribal leader; tree" , "Shrub with white flowers and berrylike fruit" , "More aged; tree" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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