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Best time to prune Bougainvillea

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Question

When is the appropriate time to prune a bougainvillea?
Sue
San Francisco

Answer

The earliest you can prune Bougainvillea successfully in San Francisco is mid February. This ensures that there will be no more frost that could damage newly sprouting wood. If you were in a colder climate, I would advise a late March pruning.

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