Bougainvellea glabra 'Alba' (Bougainvillea, Paperflower, White Bougainvillea)
Bougainvellea glabra 'Alba' is a small leaved Bougainvellea which is woody and evergreen. It produces white flowers during summer and fall. It grows in full sun, in well drained soil
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- Botanical Description
- Horticulture Management
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Pronunciation: boo-gan-VIL-lee-uh GLAY-bruh
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Plant type: Vine
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Origin: Brazil
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Heat Zones: 1 to 15
Hardiness Zones: 9 to 13
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Uses: Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Specimen, Container, Rock Garden
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Size/Shape
Growth Rate: Fast
Tree Shape: Spreading
Canopy Texture: Medium
Height at Maturity: 3 to 5 m, 5 to 8 m
Spread at Maturity: 3 to 5 meters
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Foliage
Leaf Arrangement : Spiral
Leaf Venation: Pinnate
Leaf Persistance: Semi Evergreen
Leaf Type: Simple
Leaf Shape: Oval
Leaf Margins: Entire
Leaf Texture: Glossy
Leaf Scent: No Fragance
Color(growing season): Green
Color(changing season): Green
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Flower
Flower Scent: No Fragance
Flower Color: White
Seasons: Summer, Fall
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Trunk
Trunk esthetic Values: Not Showy, Smooth
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Fruit
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Tolerance
Heat Tolerance: Yes
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Requirements
Soil Requirements: Loam, Sand
Soil Ph Requirements: Acidic, Neutral
Water Requirements: Moderate, Low
Light Requirements: Full
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Management
Susceptibility to Pests and Diseases: No
Pruning Requirements: Little needed, to develop a strong structure
Edible Parts: None
Pests: Caterpillars, Scales, Aphids
Plant Propagation: Cutting