Tree Peony Collection

Tree Peony Collection

Three hundred tree peonies (Paeonia suffruticosa) grace the periphery of BBG’s Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden and the north end of Cherry Walk. The plants were presented to the Garden in 2002 by the Japanese town of Yatsuka-Cho in Shimane Prefecture to “bring peace of mind to the people of the United States” after the events of September 11, 2001.

Blooming in late April to early May, the tree peonies are marvels of color, scent, and size. Six colors of peonies are highlighted: red, pink, white, purple, yellow, and maroon.

Learn More: The Colorful Story of Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Japanese Tree Peonies

Highlights

magenta and wine-colored peonies
Paeonia suffruticosa (Japanese tree peony) in the Tree Peony Collection. Photo by Blanca Begert.
a large, pink peony
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Chiyo Zakura' (Japanese tree peony) in the Tree Peony Collection. Photo by Blanca Begert.
a row of reddish peonies
Paeonia suffruticosa (Japanese tree peony) in the Tree Peony Collection. Photo by Blanca Begert.
a magenta peony flower with raindrops
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Shin Koku Shoku' (Japanese tree peony) in the Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden. Photo by Blanca Begert.
a white peony bud
Paeonia suffruticosa bud in BBG's Tree Peony Collection. Photo by Blanca Begert.
Image, top of page: Blanca Begert