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Pruning Bougainvillea #216526

Asked October 11, 2014, 6:03 PM EDT

When is it safe to prune a bougainvillea bush?

Nueces County Texas

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Dry and dead wood on your Bougainvillea bush can be pruned at any time, but the best time would be early spring (March or April), before the new growth appears.

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Pruning Bougainvillea #216526

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