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Tree peony

Paeonia suffruticosa

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Belonging to the Paeonia (Peony) genus, Tree peony has a botanical name of Paeonia suffruticosa. The botanical name epithet suffruticosa means 'somewhat shrubby'.It is a flower / ornamental and is treated mainly as a perennial, so it grows best over a period of time (3 years and greater). Normally grows with a bushy habit.

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How to grow Tree peony

Keep in mind when planting that Tree peony is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures.

Growing Tree peony from seed

Transplanting Tree peony

Companion plants for Tree peony

These plants have been known to grow well alongside Tree peony so consider planting:

Repellent plants for Tree peony

These plants will not grow well with Tree peony so avoid planting these within close proximity:

Common Tree peony problems

These problems, diseases and pests are known to affect Tree peony plants:

Other names for Tree peony

Moutan peony

Paeonia suffruticosa Andrews

Misspellings: Paeonia Sfrutticosa

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Tree peony care instructions

Category The lifecycle that this Tree peony exhibits. Perennial Difficulty How easy is Tree peony to grow? Help build our wiki!
Lifecycle The lifecycle that this Tree peony exhibits. Perennial Growth Habit What shape or habit does Tree peony grow into? Shrub
Hardiness How frost hardy is Tree peony? Hardy Country of Origin Where did Tree peony come from? Help build our wiki!
Mature Height How tall does Tree peony grow? Help build our wiki! Mature Spread How wide does Tree peony grow? Help build our wiki!
USDA Zone Range Which zones does Tree peony grow best in? to pH Range The level of acidity for Tree peony. -
Water Requirements How much water does Tree peony require? Help build our wiki! Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertilizer does Tree peony need? Help build our wiki!
Soil What sort of soil should I plant Tree peony in? Help build our wiki! Sun How much sunlight does Tree peony need to grow? Help build our wiki!
Can Sow Direct? Can Tree peony be sown directly? No Sowing Depth How deep to plant Tree peony? Help build our wiki!
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to plant Tree peony? Help build our wiki! Sowing Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Tree peony? Help build our wiki!
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Tree peony need in order to germinate? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki! Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Tree peony in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki!
Planting Distance Apart How far apart to plant Tree peony seedlings. Help build our wiki! Planting Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Tree peony seedlings. Help build our wiki!
Bloom Time When will Tree peony bloom? Help build our wiki! Harvest Time When is Tree peony ready for harvest? Help build our wiki!
Pruning Time When should I prune Tree peony? Help build our wiki!

How long does Tree peony take to grow?

These estimates for how long Tree peony takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Tree peony to germinate? days Average days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Tree peony? + days Average days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Maturity How long until Tree peony is ready for harvest / bloom? + 326 days Average 326 days | Min 326 days | Max 326 days (1)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Tree peony? = days

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