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Old 04-10-2025, 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Nana2Teddy View Post
Be careful with the bougainvillea. We get freezing temps in winter that can kill it. It’ll likely need to be covered during those temps like some of the palm trees that also don’t do well in a freeze. Oh, and Crotons too. Good luck! Enjoy!
I have two bougainvillea plants that I've had for over 3 years and I've never covered them during cold snaps. I've never had any damage even the winter when it got into the mid 20's overnight. Neighbors also haven't covered theirs with no problems.