Cryptic crossword clue
Like tree in plot outside agricultural establishment 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word BRANCHED

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Like tree" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case like tree = branched.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does BRANCHED mean?

BRANCHED verb
  1. To arise from the trunk or a larger branch of a tree.
  2. To produce branches.
  3. To (cause to) divide into separate parts or subdivisions.
  4. To jump to a different location in a program, especially as the result of a conditional statement.
  5. To discipline (a union member) at a branch meeting.
BRANCHED adjective
  1. Having branches.

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