Do Bougainvillea Have Suckers Coming Off Their Main Stem?

Do Bougainvillea have suckers coming off their main stem?

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#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 03/20/2022 @ 3:28 am

It sends off new green growth from the woody stems. But I wouldn't call those suckers. You can pinch those back for a bushier look. You can prune off any dead wood in fall or early spring.

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