What does the cryptic crossword clue "Leaf collector, or artisan working with tree (3-8)" mean?

The definition is "Leaf collector,". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of ARTISAN (synonym="ARTISAN") + TREE (synonym="TREE") = TEASTRAINER The answer is TEASTRAINER.

Leaf collector, or artisan working with tree (3-8)

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