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Trimming Camellias
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Posted by wildmustng87 Central Florida (My Page) on Fri, Nov 6, 09 at 12:19
| In my backyard there are 5 or 6 camellia bushes that have been here long before we moved here, I am estimating at least 15 years or so since we have lived here for ten. The are very unhealthy looking, straggly and wild, and I would like to cut them back since they haven't been bothered with in the 10 years we have lived here. My question is when and how should I trim them? I am seeing some very small buds on them now, and I don't want to kill them by cutting them back too much or too soon. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.. thanks! |
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RE: Trimming Camellias
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Wait til after they bloom.
After each one has it's bloom, then you can very carefully trim down only 1/3 of the camellia foilage at MOST.
Just try to shape them somewhat if you like that look.
THen, next year trim back another 1/3.
One third at the most per year.
They will look very good in a couple of years if you do this.
Remember, after they bloom. Then trim.
In the spring, you can place a little compost under the bush and then mulch with pine straw.
Those camellias you have are probably worth alot of money by the way, so think twice about getting rid of them.
Good Luck! |
RE: Trimming Camellias
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- Posted by bboy USDA 8 Sunset 5 WA (My Page) on
Tue, Nov 10, 09 at 0:49
| Camellias can be cut anywhere on the stem and will grow back. But if there is a health problem with yours cutting them back will not take that away. |
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