Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Asia, North America, Southern Europe
Types
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Aristocrat, Buckeye Belle, Henry Bockstoce , Abalone Pearl, Coral Supreme, Cytherea, Charlie's White
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Red, Magenta
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Bronze, Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Twice a week
Moderate
In Winter
Regular watering required
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
Cough, Gout, Headache, Heartburn, Kidney problems, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LITCHI chinensis
Paeonia suffruticosa
Common Name
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
Peony
In German
Lychee
Pfingstrose
In Portuguese
lichia
Peônia
In Latin
Lychee
AGLAOPHOTIS
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sapindaceae
Paeoniaceae
Genus
Litchi Sonn
Paeonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lychee and Peony
Season and care of Lychee and Peony is important to know. While considering everything about Lychee and Peony Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lychee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peony season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lychee is Loam, Sand and for Peony is Loamy while the PH of soil for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral and for Peony is Neutral.
Lychee and Peony Physical Information
Lychee and Peony physical information is very important for comparison. Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Lychee and Peony are as follows:
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Peony flower color: Pink, Red and White
- Peony leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lychee and Peony
Care of Lychee and Peony include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth and Peony pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required. Whereas, in summer Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.