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Strongly scented dwarf conifer #816953
Asked November 27, 2022, 3:32 PM EST
Kent County Michigan
Expert Response
Hello,
Leyland Cypress (Cupressocyparis leyladii) and Alaska cedar (Xanthocyparis nootkatensis ‘Pendula’) have cedar-like fragrances. Both of them can become very large trees. Read more here: https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=a161
If it is a pine fragrance that you would prefer, choose from a White pine, Balsam fir, Fraser fir, Douglas fir or Scotch pine. However, these too are large trees.
Also, these trees should be sited in full sun.
You can research smaller species of these trees on the internet, including the website of the American Conifer Society: https://conifersociety.org/conifers/learn/conifer-sizes-growth-rates/
Such smaller trees are: https://nfs.unl.edu/woody-plants/eastern-white-pine
And here: https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/pinus-strobus-nana/
I hope this helps you find a tree that you would like.
Thank you for contacting Ask Extension.