tree peony

The tree peony, scientifically known as Paeonia suffruticosa, is a shrubby Chinese peony celebrated for its large, showy flowers. It serves as the origin for numerous horticultural varieties. Tree peonies are woody plants with permanent stems that can reach heights of 1.2 to 1.8 meters (about 4 to 6 feet). They bloom in late spring, offering blossoms in various colors, including white, lilac, violet, and red. These plants thrive in hot, dry summers and can be grafted onto herbaceous peony roots. Horticultural varieties have been developed from P. suffruticosa, and many are grafted, making propagation by division difficult. Peonies, in general, are a genus of flowering plants known for their large, showy blossoms, with most species native to Europe and Asia.12