Like some grilling planks (5)

I believe the answer is:

cedar

(Other definitions for cedar that I've seen before include "Evergreen tree" , "Tall coniferous tree" , "Great hardwood tree associated with Lebanon" , "Tree giving fragrant wood" , "Deodar" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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