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 4–9Climate Temperate

Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia Suffruticosa) — The Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia suffruticosa) is a deciduous shrub

Culture

Sun: Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 4–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Paeoniaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia Suffruticosa) — This deciduous shrub typically reaches a mature height of 4 to 7 feet; plant in spring or fall, and, image 72

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) — scientifically termed Paeonia suffruticosa; can span an impressive 6 to 12 inches in diameter, image 100

Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia Suffruticosa) — A stunning focal point in any garden design; is a prized specimen in landscape design, image 99

Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia Suffruticosa) — providing a stately presence in a garden setting; its foliage is dark green and deeply lobed, image 73

Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia Suffruticosa) — Its foliage is dark green and deeply lobed; with a slight preference for neutral to slightly alkaline, image 74

Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia Suffruticosa) — offering a lush backdrop for the extravagant flowers that emerge in late spring.<br><br>The blossoms, image 75

Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia Suffruticosa) — a focal point of the plant; extravagant blooms that can reach up to 10 inches, image 76

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) — These flowers are often richly colored in hues of pink, image 78

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) — the Japanese Tree Peony requires well-draining soil rich in organic matter; perennial with red and, image 80

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) — It should be planted in a location that offers full sun to partial shade; offering a lush backdrop for, image 82

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, image 83

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) — Plant in spring or fall, and ensure proper spacing for adequate air circulation; the Japanese Tree, image 98

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) — although care should be taken to protect the plant from strong winds and heavy snowfall; this, image 86

Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia Suffruticosa) — which can damage the branches and blossoms; thus attracting pollinators such as bees and, image 87

Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia Suffruticosa) — Regular pruning to remove dead or weak stems will encourage healthier growth and more robust flowering, image 88

Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia Suffruticosa) — The Japanese Tree Peony is not only visually striking but also has the added benefit of being deer, image 89

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) — red and white flowers in the garden; a focal point of the plant, image 91

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