What does the cryptic crossword clue "Nearly laid out by a tree (5)" mean?

The definition is "tree". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (synonym="A") + SPEN (synonym="SPEN") = ASPEN; definition: "tree" The answer is ASPEN.

Nearly laid out by a tree (5)

Times Cryptic #28766 | 21 Across | 2023-11-21 flower

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