How Do You Prune A Camellia Japonica?
The Camellia japonica is a slow-growing shrub with shiny dark green leaves and flowers that range from white to red. With over 3,000 varieties of camellia, you’re sure to find one that appeals to your taste. Camellia japonica originate in China and can be grown in U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Hardiness Zones 6 to 9. The best time to prune Camellia japonica is in late spring or early summer, after the shrub has bloomed for the season. Pruning in winter will reduce the amount of fragrant flowers for that season. Established camellia shrubs require less pruning. You’ll need to remove dead branches and thin out the shrub every other season. Young shrubs require more pruning to maintain a nice structure while continuing to produce elegant flowers. Inspect the branches of your Camellia japonica for dead or diseased spots. You’ll need to cut off any dead or damaged branches at their juncture with the main branch. Cut these branches off cleanly and place all cuttings in a trash bag an
