Tree in land close to sea, we hear (5)

I believe the answer is:

beech

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

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for beech that I've seen before include "Wood" , "Timber tree" , "Nut-bearing tree" , "Copper or silver tree" , "Deciduous tree with smooth grey bark" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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