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Tree on coast, possibly, or shrub? (11)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cotoneaster

'shrub?' is the definition.
(cotoneaster is a kind of shrub)

'tree on coast possibly' is the wordplay.
'possibly' indicates an anagram.
'tree'+'on'+'coast'='treeoncoast'
'treeoncoast' with letters rearranged gives 'COTONEASTER'.

'or' is the link.

(Other definitions for cotoneaster that I've seen before include "Red-berried garden shrub" , "Plant" , "Shrub with red berries" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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