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Tree Peony

Paeonia suffruticosa, Paeoniaceae

Zones
4–8
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

Pollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

6.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Trailing RosemarySalvia rosmarinus Prostratus
Pest Deterrent
GliricidiaGliricidia sepium
Nitrogen FixationShade Provision
Anemone ClematisClematis montana
Physical SupportShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

Chaste TreeVitex agnus-castus

Chaste tree's aggressive root system and potential allelopathic compounds can interfere with the delicate root system and growth of tree peonies.

Uses

Functions

OrnamentalMedicine

Common Questions

What zones does Tree Peony grow in?

Tree Peony grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Tree Peony?

Good companions for Tree Peony include Trailing Rosemary, Gliricidia, Anemone Clematis.

Design guilds with Tree Peony and see companion relationships visually.

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