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Seasonal Bougainvillea Pruning for Snowbirds: Timing and Severity

Enjoy Blooms, Then Hard Prune Before Leaving

Snowbird returns to 10-ft bougainvillea fountain of flowers: enjoy 2 months, then prune to 5 ft before departing. Severe annual pruning = full color next winter.

Why It Works

Bougainvillea blooms on new wood. Hard prune = maximum new wood = maximum bloom. Gloves required—thorns are vicious.

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