Japanese Tree Peony 'Kao'

Scientific Name: Paeonia x suffruticosa

Common Name: Japanese Tree Peony

Family: Paeoniaceae

Hardiness Zone: 4-9

Hardiness Degree: Varies by cultivar

Blooming Season: Late spring to early summer

Plant Habit: Deciduous shrub or small tree

Characteristics: Large, showy, bowl-shaped flowers in various colours and patterns; woody stems; deeply lobed green foliage.

Water: Medium; prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil.

Fertilize: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring.

Spacing: Varies by cultivar

Height: Varies by cultivar

Width: Varies by cultivar

Exposure: Full sun to partial shade