The wood of this conifer is a natural moth repellent (5)

I believe the answer is:

cedar

(Other definitions for cedar that I've seen before include "Tall conifer" , "Great hardwood tree associated with Lebanon" , "Leaving body" , "Raced around a great hardwood tree" , "may have needles?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sunday Times and The Times.

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