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Fragrant Dogwood: Rare 'Fragrant Cloud' Cultivar May Explain Scented Blooms

Most dogwoods (Cornus florida) have no fragrance. A tree with large, strongly scented blooms for 3–4 days may be the cultivar 'Fragrant Cloud'—the only named fragrant selection.

Test It

Cut flowers, place in a closed room for an hour, then smell. True fragrance will fill the space.

If confirmed, you have a rare gem. Propagate via cuttings to share.

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