Tree in Daniel Deronda (5)
I believe the answer is:
elder
'tree' is the definition.
(elder is a kind of tree)
'in daniel deronda' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'ELDER' is hidden within 'daniel deronda'.
(Other definitions for elder that I've seen before include "Tree - wise counsellor" , "Senior type of tree?" , "Tribal leader; tree" , "Official of some Churches, or senior statesman" , "Shrub, tree" .)