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Remember, never prune a tree peony plant!' Knowing when to plant peonies for an early summer show is the first step to success. However, the question of pruning is a different story.

Although you never cut a tree peony back to the ground as you do with herbaceous varieties, tree peonies take to pruning well. Cut back to a node right after the flowers fade.

Q: A friend wants to give me her tree peonies because they are in the shade and bloom poorly. Can I move them now? I see new shoots emerging. Also, what type of soil should I use, and when I prune ...

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Second, tree peonies are not exactly pass-along plants. You can't cut off a piece and give one to your neighbor to try. They grow very slowly and are slow to establish.

Video by Stephanie Yao/The Oregonian With a little care, the tree peonies will flower for centuries. Garden gal Anne Jaeger finishes a two-part series on peonies with a lesson on how to prune them ...

This article was published more than 14 years ago. Some information may no longer be current. A tree peony will last forever if treated properly.