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Japanese Tree Peony

Paeonia Suffruticosa

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Overview

The Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia suffruticosa) is a deciduous shrub, revered for its large, extravagant blooms that can reach up to 10 inches. It thrives in USDA zones 4-8, prefers well-drained soil, and full sun to part shade. Maturing to about 4-5 feet tall and wide, it adds vertical interest. Plant in spring or fall, and ensure proper spacing for adequate air circulation. A stunning focal point in any garden design.

Sun HalfWater MediumZones 4–9Type PerennialClimate Temperate
Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia Suffruticosa) — red and white flowers in the garden; a focal point of the plant
Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia Suffruticosa) — These flowers are often richly colored in hues of pink, image 78Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia Suffruticosa) — can span an impressive 6 to 12 inches in diameter; known for its ornamental grandeur and captivating, image 77Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia Suffruticosa) — the Japanese Tree Peony requires well-draining soil rich in organic matterJapanese Tree Peony (Paeonia Suffruticosa) — Maturing to about 4-5 feet tall and wide, it adds vertical interestJapanese Tree Peony (Paeonia Suffruticosa) — providing a stately presence in a garden setting; its foliage is dark green and deeply lobedJapanese Tree Peony (Paeonia Suffruticosa) — Minimal maintenance is required; it thrives in USDA zones 4-8, prefers well-drained soil, and full sun, image 116+109

Culture

Sun
Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Paeoniaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia Suffruticosa) — red and white flowers in the garden; a focal point of the plant
Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia Suffruticosa) — These flowers are often richly colored in hues of pink, image 78
Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia Suffruticosa) — can span an impressive 6 to 12 inches in diameter; known for its ornamental grandeur and captivating, image 77
Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia Suffruticosa) — the Japanese Tree Peony requires well-draining soil rich in organic matter
Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia Suffruticosa) — Maturing to about 4-5 feet tall and wide, it adds vertical interest
Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia Suffruticosa) — providing a stately presence in a garden setting; its foliage is dark green and deeply lobed
Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia Suffruticosa) — Minimal maintenance is required; it thrives in USDA zones 4-8, prefers well-drained soil, and full sun, image 116
Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia Suffruticosa) — Plant in spring or fall, and ensure proper spacing for adequate air circulation; the Japanese Tree, image 98
Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia Suffruticosa) — The Japanese Tree Peony is not only visually striking but also has the added benefit of being deer resistant
Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia Suffruticosa) — scientifically termed Paeonia suffruticosa; can span an impressive 6 to 12 inches in diameter, image 69
Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia Suffruticosa) — this species is considerably frost tolerant once established
Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia Suffruticosa) — although care should be taken to protect the plant from strong winds and heavy snowfall
Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia Suffruticosa) — is a prized specimen in landscape design; this species is considerably frost tolerant once established, image 101
Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia Suffruticosa) — Its foliage is dark green and deeply lobed; with a slight preference for neutral to slightly alkaline, image 105
Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia Suffruticosa) — extravagant blooms that can reach up to 10 inches; providing a stately presence in a garden setting, image 95
Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia Suffruticosa) — can span an impressive 6 to 12 inches in diameter; known for its ornamental grandeur and captivating blooms
Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia Suffruticosa) — although care should be taken to protect the plant from strong winds and heavy snowfall; this deciduous shrub
Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia Suffruticosa) — Plant in spring or fall, and ensure proper spacing for adequate air circulation
Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia Suffruticosa) — this species is considerably frost tolerant once established; the Japanese Tree Peony is not only, image 84
Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia Suffruticosa) — the blooms will be more prolific and vibrant.<br><br>Hardy in USDA zones 4 through 8; it should be planted in a
Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia Suffruticosa) — This deciduous shrub typically reaches a mature height of 4 to 7 feet; plant in spring or fall, and ensure proper
Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia Suffruticosa) — thus attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies.<br><br>For optimal growth; minimal, image 79
Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia Suffruticosa) — is a prized specimen in landscape design; this species is considerably frost tolerant once established
Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia Suffruticosa) — although care should be taken to protect the plant from strong winds and heavy snowfall; this, image 86
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