What does the cryptic crossword clue "Who provides tree surgery in estate? (7)" mean?

The definition is "Who provides". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of TREE (synonym="… surgery") + CAR (synonym="a motor vehicle, an example/model of which is the estate car") = CATERER; definition: "Who provides" The answer is CATERER.

Who provides tree surgery in estate? (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29043 | 24 Across | 2023-04-13 flower

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