How Can Tree Peonies Safely Survive The Winter？

How can tree peonies safely survive the winter？  

Tree peonies are particularly sensitive to wind in winter, so a series of windproof measures need to be taken to protect them. Here are some specific windproof measures:

  1.Package for cold protection

  Branch wrapping: 

Wrap the tree peony branches with non-woven fabric, woven bags, torn clothes, or other suitable materials to form a windproof barrier. This not only reduces the direct invasion of cold winds on tree peony branches, but also has a warming effect.

  Whole plant wrapping: 

For potted tree peonies or smaller ground grown tree peonies, larger woven bags or windproof cloths can be considered to wrap the entire plant to provide more comprehensive windproof protection.

  2.Building windproof facilities

  Windbreak Wall: 

Build a windbreak wall around tree peonies using wooden boards, fences, or other sturdy materials. The height and thickness of windbreak walls should be determined based on local wind and temperature conditions to ensure effective blocking of cold winds.

  Windproof fence: 

Surrounding the tree peony planting area with a fence, the density and height of the fence should also be set according to the local climate conditions to achieve the best windproof effect.

  3.Root protection

  Digging holes and burying roots: 

For ground planted tree peonies, a deeper pit can be dug to bury the roots of the tree peony in the soil, in order to use the ground temperature to protect the roots. This method is particularly effective in extremely cold regions.

  Covering with insulation materials: 

Covering the roots of tree peonies with a layer of insulation materials such as straw, leaves, and plastic film can increase soil temperature and reduce frost damage to the roots of tree peonies. The covering should be moderate and not too thick to avoid affecting the breathing of tree peonies.

  4.Other precautions

  Regular inspection: 

During the winter season, it is necessary to regularly check the growth of tree peonies, including whether the branches are wrapped loosely and whether the wind protection facilities are intact. If any problems are found, timely measures should be taken to repair them.

  Avoid excessive soil tillage: 

Tree peonies are in a dormant period in winter, and excessive soil tillage can damage their roots and affect their growth. Therefore, in winter, efforts should be made to minimize interference with the roots of tree peonies.

  In summary, the windproof measures for tree peonies in winter include wrapping to prevent cold, building windproof facilities, and rooting