Bougainvillea (Tree, Medium) (Bougainvillea glabra)
Bougainvillea (Tree, Medium) (Bougainvillea glabra)
In a small tree form, bougainvillea (Bougainvillea glabra) develops a modest central trunk with a compact canopy of branching stems. The foliage remains composed of small, smooth leaves arranged alternately, while the plant produces clusters of brightly colored bracts surrounding its flowers. The branching structure is less expansive than in larger forms but retains the species’ characteristic irregular and slightly arching habit.
Native to Brazil and surrounding regions, Bougainvillea glabra is adapted to warm climates and open environments. The plant’s thorny stems and rapid growth reflect its climbing origins, even when expressed as a tree. In this smaller tree form, the species emphasizes a balance between vertical structure and flowering canopy, maintaining its distinctive coloration and branching traits within a more restrained architectural framework.
Bougainvillea (Tree, Medium) has a typical cultivated height between 6’-9’ (1.83-2.74 m) and spread of 6’-10’ (1.83-3.05 m). The leaf length is between 1.5”-5” (4-13 cm).
In a small tree form, bougainvillea (Bougainvillea glabra) develops a modest central trunk with a compact canopy of branching stems. The foliage remains composed of small, smooth leaves arranged alternately, while the plant produces clusters of brightly colored bracts surrounding its flowers. The branching structure is less expansive than in larger forms but retains the species’ characteristic irregular and slightly arching habit.
Native to Brazil and surrounding regions, Bougainvillea glabra is adapted to warm climates and open environments. The plant’s thorny stems and rapid growth reflect its climbing origins, even when expressed as a tree. In this smaller tree form, the species emphasizes a balance between vertical structure and flowering canopy, maintaining its distinctive coloration and branching traits within a more restrained architectural framework.
Bougainvillea (Tree, Medium) has a typical cultivated height between 6’-9’ (1.83-2.74 m) and spread of 6’-10’ (1.83-3.05 m). The leaf length is between 1.5”-5” (4-13 cm).
