Japanese maple (4)

I believe the answer is:

acer

(Other definitions for acer that I've seen before include "Tree or shrub of the maple genus" , "ornamental tree" , "Plant" , "Type of maple" , "Care about this tree" .)

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

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