Tree very much planted in more than one area (5)

I believe the answer is:

afara

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'tree' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.

(Another definition for afara that I've seen is " African Tree".)

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

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