Bougainvillea After Freeze: Wait for Spring Growth Before Pruning

Janet in AZ had a freeze; covered bougainvilleas still brown and leafless. Asks if she should cut back now or wait.

Advice (C.L.)

Wait. Stems may still be alive and leaf out in spring. Once new green growth appears, prune out dead wood. Don't cut prematurely.

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