What does the cryptic crossword clue "Shot under pine makes green (9)" mean?

The definition is "green". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of UNDERPINE ("under pine") [anagram: "makes"] = UNRIPENED; definition: "green" The answer is UNRIPENED.

Shot under pine makes green (9)

Guardian Cryptic #28903 | 9 Across | 2022-11-01 flower

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