Leaves and Petals [Herbaceous Peony vs. Tree Peony]

In the traditional concept, the herbaceous peony represents the graceful and luxurious temperament of the mother-in-law, while the tree peony is more delicate and delicate.

 

 

1. Difference between blades

The herbaceous peony leaves are split at the beginning, and the leaves of the tree peony are pointed at the end, so if you want to distinguish between the herbaceous peony and the tree peony as long as you look at the apex of their leaves. In addition to the difference between apex splitting and non-split, there is a difference that the leaves of the herbaceous peony are relatively wide, and the green leaves often show a yellow color. Its leaves are smooth and have no small fluff, and there is some white powder under the leaves. While the leaves of the tree peony are different from the broad leaves of the herbaceous peony. The leaves are narrower and more lustrous. They are smooth and bright like wax, and the density and quantity of the leaves are more than the herbaceous peony.

 

What's more, you can also distinguish the two from the shape of the flowers of the herbaceous peony and the tree peony, which will test your eyesight. First of all, the flowers of the herbaceous peony will be larger than the tree peony. Its diameter can generally reach 10 to 17 cm. The number of petals is usually five or double, and its petals are blooming outward. It is much more than the tree peony, and its variation in flower's color is very high. Even the extremely rare green color will appear in peony. In comparison, the pattern of the tree peony is relatively small. Its diameter is generally between 8 and 11.5 cm. The number of petals of the tree peony is also more than that of the herbaceous peony, usually 5 to 13 petals.

 

From the point of view of flower viewing, the flowers of the herbaceous peony are more dignified and noble, and the flowers of the tree peony are fresh and beautiful. If you use this method to distinguish between the herbaceous peony and the tree peony, you will rely on your eyesight and experience. It is believed that there are countless people who read flowers and the intuition of distinguishing the herbaceous peony the tree and peony. Moreover, the herbaceous peony often grows on the top, while the tree peony grows several times at the same time. Therefore, in ancient life, the herbaceous peony is often used to describe the queen, which is also very appropriate, symbolizing the unique status, and the mother of the world.

 

 

2. Difference between petals

The petals of the herbaceous peony and the tree peony also have subtle differences. The shape of the petals of peony is round and soft, without the feeling of particularly strong creases, and it will look more stretched visually. But the petals of the tree peony are half-closed, more compact, and there are many folds on the petals. It can be seen that thousands of years ago, the fresh and charming tree peony was used by young men and women to play with each other and express the token of love. Therefore, from a visual point of view, the herbaceous peony is more atmospheric and noble, and the tree peony is like a soft girl, and the body is soft and easy to push down.

 

The origins of the herbaceous peony and the tree peony have existed from the very beginning. From ancient times, poets began to use the herbaceous peony and the tree peony to make poems, and nowadays the ornamentals of the herbaceous peony and the tree peony are often presented side by side on the stage. To this end, China Agricultural Press has also published a book called "Papio and Peony", which describes the cultivation techniques of the United States, Japan and Europe that have been completed with the herbaceous peony from the cultivation history.