Tree used for totem poles (5)

I believe the answer is:

cedar

(Other definitions for cedar that I've seen before include "Fragrant conifer" , "Raced around a great hardwood tree" , "may have needles?" , "Raced around a mighty tree" , "Tree (Lebanese?)" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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