What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pine not turning up: it's worth thousands of pounds (4,3)" mean?

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Pine not turning up: it's worth thousands of pounds (4,3)

Guardian Cryptic #29232 | 5 Down | 2023-11-20

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LONG ("pine") + <=NOT [ turning up ]

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