Cryptic crossword clue
Lopped branches show blooms in bud or flourishing 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word BRUSHWOOD

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The straight part
We know that "Lopped branches" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lopped branches = brushwood.
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 BRUSHWOOD mean?

BRUSHWOOD noun
  1. Branches and twigs fallen from trees and shrubs.
  2. Small trees and shrubs.

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