Will a peony grow under a Black Walnut tree?

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  1. eloharein

    eloharein Active Member

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    My friend in Toronto, Canada, would love to have a peony or two underneath the Black Walnut tree in her backyard. Does it stand a chance?
     
  2. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Good deep soil and full sun for these. Apart from possible juglone effects the shading and root competition might be too much for them to do well.
     

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