Paeonia suffruticosa 'Taiyo' or 'Red Tree'
Deer are a major pest in many of our urban forests, but they find tree peonies unpalatable. 'King of the Garden' is the title many horticulturists reserve for the tree peony, while to others these plants are merely the garden's 'aristocrats'.
Older specimens of any of the tree peonies produce fifty to two hundred blooms per plant and the attractive foliage is definitely an asset to the garden landscape.
Photo courtesy of Toms Creek Nursery in Denton, NC (336) 857-2131
| Ornamental Characteristics |
| Category |
Flowering Shrub |
| Foliage Type |
Deciduous |
| Height |
2' - 4' |
| Spread |
1' - 4' |
| Shape |
Upright |
| Primary Foliage Color |
Dark Green |
| Seasonal Foliage Color |
Winter Dormant |
| Flowering Season |
Early - Mid Spring |
| Flower Color |
Red |
Showy Specimen
|
Yes |
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| Environmental Characteristics |
| Growth Rate |
Slow |
| Sun Preferences |
Full Sun and Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences |
Average: Ensure planting area is prepared to give adequate drainage (to avoid standing water)
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| Cold Hardiness Zone |
7 |
