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    Bougainvillea arborea

    Also Known As

    • Tree Bougainvillea

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 6'
    • W: 2'

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

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    Bougainvillea arborea plant details

    Bougainvillea arborea is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter lavender and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Bougainvillea arborea

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: nyctaginaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT wide, 5 - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: lavender and purple blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, long-blooming, spiky, trellis, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Bougainvillea arborea

    USDA Zones: 10a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Heavy clusters of lavender-purple bracts arrive year-round on the arching growth of the Tree Bougainvillea. The bracts don't fall off which extends the flowering cycle and keeps a tidier growing environment. Space is needed for this one, yet we maintain ours at 5-6' tall. In tropical areas it grows to 30' tall. In a pot, Tree Bougainvillea can be trained as a standard.

    By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

    Gardening facts about Bougainvillea arborea plant

    How to Grow Bougainvillea arborea

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • lavender
      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer
      • fall
      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Bougainvillea glabra

    aka Lesser Bougainvillea, Paper Flower

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Vine

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 10'-30'

    Width: 12"

    • sun
    • low
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Bougainvillea glabra flower, form by JackyR
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    Bougainvillea x buttiana 'Mahara'

    aka Bougainvillea 'Double Red', Bougainvillea [double red]

    Plant Type

    Vine

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 30'

    Width: 30'

    • sun
    • low
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Bougainvillea x buttiana 'Mahara' flower by Karl Gercens III
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    Bougainvillea x buttiana 'Raspberry Ice'

    aka Bougainvillea 'Hawaii', Bougainvillea 'Tropical Rainbow', Bougainvillea x 'Raspberry Ice', Raspberry Ice Bougainvillea, Tropical Rainbow Bougainvillea

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Vine

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • occasional
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Bougainvillea x buttiana 'Raspberry Ice' flower, foliage by Almost Eden
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    Bougainvillea 'Eddie Fanick'

    aka Bougainvillea x 'Eddie Fannick', Eddie Fannick Double Variegated Bougainvillea

    Plant Type

    Vine

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 10'-15'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Bougainvillea 'Eddie Fanick' flower by Almost Eden
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    Bougainvillea 'Pixie Queen'

    aka Bougainvillea x 'Pixie Queen'

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Vine

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-10'

    Width: 2'-10'

    • sun
    • regular
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Bougainvillea 'Pixie Queen' flower by Alan Lorence
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