Talk of unhealthy love for a tree (8)

I believe the answer is:

sycamore

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'tree' is the definition.
(I know that sycamore is a type of tree)

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for sycamore that I've seen before include "The tree is strangely so creamy" , "Wood" , "Tree - may score (anag)" , "Ray comes (anag) - tree" , "Large maple" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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