What does the cryptic crossword clue "Tree forced flat to sprawl among scattered pears (8)" mean?

The definition is "Tree forced fla". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of PEARS ("pears") [anagram: "scattered"] + LIE (synonym of "sprawl") = ESPALIER; definition: "Tree forced flat" The answer is ESPALIER.

Tree forced flat to sprawl among scattered pears (8)

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