Would such a beard suit George? (5)

I believe the answer is:
bushy
If this is the answer, I'm afraid I cannot explain it.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for bushy that I've seen before include "Hairy" , "Thick, unkempt" .)
I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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