Old World coniferous tree with evergreen needle-like leaves (5)

I believe the answer is:

cedar

(Other definitions for cedar that I've seen before include "Evergreen tree" , "Raced around a great hardwood tree" , "Fragrant conifer" , "Leaving body" , "Raced around noble tree" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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