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Severe Bougainvillea Pruning in San Diego: Timing Trade-off

Prune Hard, But Know the Cost

Bougainvillea thrives on severe pruning (even grapevine-style). It regrows fuller and loses legginess.

Winter Color Sacrifice

Pruning now (before cool season) removes the terminal wood that would produce winter bracts. You'll lose this winter's color but gain a better-structured plant for spring.

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