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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

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) — with a slight preference for neutral to slightly alkaline conditions; a stunning focal point in any, image 81

Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia Suffruticosa) — this species is considerably frost tolerant once established; the Japanese Tree Peony is not only visually

Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia Suffruticosa) — Minimal maintenance is required

Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia Suffruticosa) — red and white flowers in the garden; a focal point of the plant, image 91

Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia Suffruticosa) — making it a wise choice for a serene and elegant landscape design; scientifically termed Paeonia, image 90

Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia Suffruticosa) — Maturing to about 4-5 feet tall and wide, it adds vertical interest; which can damage the branches and, image 66

Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia Suffruticosa) — known for its ornamental grandeur and captivating blooms; red and white flowers in the garden, image 102

Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia Suffruticosa) — Minimal maintenance is required; it thrives in USDA zones 4-8, prefers well-drained soil, and full sun, image 85

Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia Suffruticosa) — with a slight preference for neutral to slightly alkaline conditions; a stunning focal point in any garden design

Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia Suffruticosa) — which can damage the branches and blossoms

Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia Suffruticosa) — which can damage the branches and blossoms; thus attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies.<br><br>For

Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia Suffruticosa) — providing a stately presence in a garden setting

Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia Suffruticosa) — thus attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies.<br><br>For optimal growth; minimal, image 110

Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia Suffruticosa) — providing a stately presence in a garden setting; its foliage is dark green and deeply lobed, image 104

Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia Suffruticosa) — This deciduous shrub typically reaches a mature height of 4 to 7 feet

Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia Suffruticosa) — can span an impressive 6 to 12 inches in diameter; known for its ornamental grandeur and captivating, image 108

Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia Suffruticosa) — red and white flowers in the garden

Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia Suffruticosa) — Maturing to about 4-5 feet tall and wide, it adds vertical interest; which can damage the branches and blossoms

Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia Suffruticosa) — thus attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies.<br><br>For optimal growth

Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia Suffruticosa) — known for its ornamental grandeur and captivating blooms

Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia Suffruticosa) — scientifically termed Paeonia suffruticosa

Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia Suffruticosa) — Regular pruning to remove dead or weak stems will encourage healthier growth and more robust flowering, image 57

Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia Suffruticosa) — The Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia suffruticosa) is a deciduous shrub; maturing to about 4-5 feet tall, image 63

Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia Suffruticosa) — can span an impressive 6 to 12 inches in diameter

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