Skinny white tree (5)

I believe the answer is:

aspen

(Other definitions for aspen that I've seen before include "Trembling poplar tree" , "Panes (anag.)" , "quill-like?" , "Tree, kind of poplar" , "winter resort" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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