What does the cryptic crossword clue "When to fence in trembling tree? (5)" mean?

The definition is "tree?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AS (abbreviation="When") + PEN (synonym="fence") = ASPEN; definition: "trembling tree?" The answer is ASPEN.

When to fence in trembling tree? (5)

Independent Cryptic #1728 | 10 Across | 2023-04-09 flower

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