What does the cryptic crossword clue "Beautiful tree: feel bad with any being cut down in such a manner (9)" mean?

The definition is "manner". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AIL (synonym="feel bad") + AN (synonym="AN") + THUS (synonym="in such a manner") = AILANTHUS The answer is AILANTHUS.

Beautiful tree: feel bad with any being cut down in such a manner (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29702 | 9 Across | 2025-05-23 flower

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