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Ribbon said to be wrapped around tree (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

bonsai

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'tree' is the definition.
(I know that bonsai is a type of tree)

'ribbon said to be wrapped' is the wordplay.
'BONSAI' is hidden within the letters.
But, I'm not sure how the hidden word is indicated.

'around' is the link.

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(Other definitions for bonsai that I've seen before include "specimen with restricted roots?" , "Japanese method of growing miniature plants" , "Small tree" , "Japanese method of cultivating miniature trees" , "Art of dwarfing shrubs" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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