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bougainvillea tree

If you're searching for a show-stopping addition to your garden, the bougainvillea tree is a top contender. Known for its vibrant colours and lush foliage, the bougainvillea tree thrives in New Zealand’s temperate climate, creating instant visual impact and transforming ordinary spaces into tropical retreats. Whether you’re dreaming of cascading blossoms along a fence or crafting a bold feature in a pot, growing bougainvillea as a tree provides both beauty and versatility. With shades ranging from deep reds to dazzling purples, there’s a bougainvillea tree variety to spark colour in your landscape year-round.

Bougainvillea 'Krishna' light purple flower.

Bougainvillea 'Krishna'

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Bougainvillea 'Krishna' is a dwarf variety that grows compactly with few thorns, yet produces impressive flowers. Throughout the summer, it bears impressive, light purple flowers, and these are complemented by lush, green foliage. This evergreen typically grows to 1.5 m tall with a support structure.

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Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Climbers
Height: 1.75 m
Spread: 2.00 m
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Coastal
Garden uses: Arches, Containers, Living areas, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical
Bougainvillea 'Hawaiian Gold' yellow-orange flowers against dark green foliage.

Bougainvillea 'Hawaiian Gold'

5 from 6 customers

Bougainvillea ‘Hawaiian Gold’ is a striking and hardy climber that bursts into brilliant golden-yellow bracts throughout the warmer months. This tropical beauty brings a radiant, sun-drenched glow to New Zealand gardens and thrives in full sun.

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Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Climbers
Height: 3.50 m
Spread: 3.50 m
Flowering time: Summer
Garden uses: Arches, Living areas, Screening
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical
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Bougainvillea ‘Killie Campbell’ is a stunning, fast-growing climber that bursts into vivid shades of orange and pink throughout the warmer months...

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Bougainvillea ‘Pretty Purple’ is a dazzling climber that produces masses of vibrant purple bracts over many months, bringing tropical colour and...

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Bougainvillea 'Plum Crazy' pink-purple flowers.
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Bougainvillea ‘Plum Crazy’ is a breathtaking variety that bursts with rich purple-plum bracts, adding dramatic colour and tropical flair to New...

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Bougainvillea ‘Red Zed’ is a vibrant and hardy climber that produces masses of deep red bracts, bringing rich, tropical colour to New Zealand...

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Bougainvillea 'Golden Doubloon'

Bougainvillea ‘Golden Doubloon’ is a radiant climbing plant that produces masses of bright golden-yellow bracts throughout the warmer months. Its...

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Bougainvillea ‘Carmencita’ is a spectacular climbing plant that produces masses of rich crimson-red bracts, adding bold tropical colour to New...

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Bougainvillea 'Hawaiian Orange'

Bougainvillea ‘Hawaiian Orange’ is a stunning and vigorous climber that produces a brilliant display of fiery orange bracts throughout the warmer...

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Bougainvillea 'Pedro'

Bougainvillea ‘Pedro’ is a vibrant and hardy climbing plant that produces masses of deep magenta-red bracts through the warmer months. Its bold...

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Bougainvillea 'Tango' orange-pink flowers along with green foliage.
Bougainvillea 'Tango'

Bougainvillea ‘Tango’ is a bold and vibrant climbing plant that produces an abundance of striking orange-red bracts through the warmer months. This...

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Bougainvillea 'Magnifica Traillii' climber with purple flowers and lush, green foliage.
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Bougainvillea 'Magnifica Traillii', commonly known as Paper Flower, is a deciduous climber that produces masses of showy, deep purple flowers. In...

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Bougainvillea 'Tropical Rainbow' pink flowers with variegated and cream foliage.
Bougainvillea 'Tropical Rainbow'

Bougainvillea 'Tropical Rainbow' is a spectacular and colourful climber. This Bougainvillea features rich, purple flowers which are held amidst the...

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Bougainvillea 'Mary Palmer' pink flowers.
Bougainvillea 'Mary Palmer'

Bougainvillea 'Mary Palmer' is a lovely, semi-evergreen climber that flowers multiple times through the year with impressive pink flowers. The large...

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Bougainvillea 'Nonya'

Bougainvillea 'Nonya' is a dwarf variety of Bougainvillea that grows compactly with few thorns, yet produces impressive flowers. Throughout the...

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Bougainvillea 'Beesnees'

Bougainvillea ‘Beesnees’ is a compact, colourful variety producing masses of bright golden-yellow bracts that hold their colour well through the...

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Bougainvillea 'Serenity' white flowers.
Bougainvillea 'Serenity'

Bougainvillea ‘Serenity’ is an elegant and colourful climbing plant that produces masses of soft pink-lavender bracts, creating a calming and...

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Bougainvillea 'Purple Patch' purple-pink flowers and variegated foliage.
Bougainvillea 'Purple Patch'

Bougainvillea ‘Purple Patch’ is a dazzling climbing plant that delivers an abundance of rich purple bracts through the warmer months. Perfect for...

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Bougainvillea 'Salsa' red flowers.
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Bougainvillea 'Krishna'

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What is a Bougainvillea Tree?

A bougainvillea tree isn’t a true tree, but rather a woody climber trained into a tree form. By pruning a bougainvillea's long, rambling stems and encouraging upright growth, gardeners craft spectacular bougainvillea trees with a single trunk and dense canopy of colourful bracts. These “flowers” actually surround small, white blooms and can appear from spring right through to autumn, thriving with plenty of sunlight and minimal fuss.

Popular Bougainvillea Tree Varieties

Looking to choose the perfect bougainvillea tree for your garden? Consider some favourite varieties that perform well in New Zealand:

How to Grow a Bougainvillea Tree

Bougainvillea trees thrive in well-drained soil and full sun. When planting, choose a warm, protected spot, as bougainvillea prefers minimal frost. Regular pruning shapes the plant into a tree form and encourages flowering. Feed with a balanced fertiliser during the growing season and avoid overwatering—the bougainvillea tree is drought-tolerant once established.

Uses and Care in the Garden

Bougainvillea trees suit a range of uses: as standalone statement pieces, colourful hedges, or container-grown accent plants. Their resilience makes them popular for coastal properties and urban gardens alike. With the right pruning, you can create unique shapes, topiary effects, or simply enjoy their natural billowing canopy.

Explore Bougainvillea Tree Options

Ready to add a bougainvillea tree to your garden? Discover our full range of vibrant bougainvillea varieties, like Bougainvillea 'Pretty Purple', Bougainvillea 'Red Zed', Bougainvillea 'Pedro', Bougainvillea 'Tango', and Bougainvillea 'Hawaiian Gold'. With expert advice and top-quality plants, your next bougainvillea tree is poised to flourish.

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