What does the cryptic crossword clue "Shake a tree to find type of apple (5)" mean?

The definition is "type of apple". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of A + TREE = EATER; definition: "type of apple" The answer is EATER.

Shake a tree to find type of apple (5)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17568 | 24 Down | 2025-03-05 flower