Spruce cousin (5)

I believe the answer is:

larch

(Other definitions for larch that I've seen before include "wood" , "Deciduous conifer" , "Coniferous tree with deciduous bright green needles" , "Supplier of timber" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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