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Well-groomed tree (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

spruce

I believe this is a double definition.

'well-groomed' is the first definition.
('spruce' can be a synonym of 'well-groomed')

'tree' is the second definition.
(spruce is a kind of tree)

(Other definitions for spruce that I've seen before include "Neat - evergreen" , "Christmas tree, perhaps" , "ornamental tree" , "Well-dressed" , "Smart in appearance like fir tree" .)

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