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Tree peony wilt then death of branches- why?

18 years ago

Hi there-
Iv'e been looking around here for an answer to a problem I have been having with my 3 Japanese tree peonys through the last few years. Usually it is in the early spring that the leaves open and branches lengthen and the suddenly a sinlge branch (usually) will wilt and flop over and eventually dry and drop. Sometimes the leaves don't even get to open before this happens- and it has happen a couple of times after blooming too. No pests are seen- no molds- or fungus noted- It is not "cracked" or broken- just limp- It does not affect the whole plant or even the whole branch- just the new green growth of one bud. It is not overwatering- it can't be heat (MN in spring is not hot enough!)- I just don't get it! What do you think is happening?
Thanks for your help!
Julie

Comments (3)

anitamo
18 years ago
It may be Peony wilt. See the link...

Here is a link that might be useful: tree peony
Julie
Original Author
18 years ago
Hey Anita-
Thanks so much for that very infomative link! That very well may be the problem- I did not know to remove all dried leaves- I have always used them with oak leaves for mulch to help them get though the unpredictably cold winters here.
Thanks again!
Julie
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anitamo
18 years ago
You're welcome, and best of luck with your peony.

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