What is the rubberish looking thing growing on each of my camellia bushes?
Could you provide more details, or send us a picture? This would help us to identify the issue much easier.
My Camellia has outgrown its space, as it is 30 years old and over grown the path which my husband (who is disabled) has to pass. Should it be pruned? It would mean having to prune into bare wood. We would not want to kill it, as it has great sentimental value. Would it survive?
You can cut it back by a third but no more (in one given year), as this would damage the plant. If necessary, you can prune another third from the plant next year, until it's at a more manageable size. This article will help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/pruning-camellias-how-to-prune-a-camellia-plant.htm
My camellia bush is in a corner and about 4-5 months ago I noticed 1/2 of the leaf is brown. New leaves are coming out; however, after a few days those new leaves turn brown too. What's funny is the leaf is only 1/2 brown, it does not turn completely brown. I was reading your blog and all I found to possibly be wrong is sunscald but, again, it is in a corner and only gets late in the day sun. Any suggestions would be appreciated, and if photos would help, I can certainly provide.
It sounds as though it may be a fungus. There are several it could be but, fortunately, they are all treated the same. Treat the plant with a fungicide. I personally like neem oil as it treats both fungus and any pests that may be hanging around on the plant. Here is more information on neem oil: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/problems/pests/neem-oil-uses.htm
I have a Camellia which is close to my house. It blooms early in the year before any others and I do not wish to lose it. It has, however, grown large and blocks light to a window. I would like to prune at least half off but this cuts down into the hard wood. Question is, how much can the plant take and can one prune it this severe?
Wich kind of fertilizer should I use on my camellias? I'm in zone 6.
My camellia appears to have grown small apple like buds.
These are camellia seed pods, and you can grow new camellias from them! This article has more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/growing-camellias-how-to-propagate-camellias.htm
When is the best time to move a camellia? I have read that it's during winter but surely that is the time of flowering? Thanks.
It's actually okay to move plants that are flowering if you want to. Some gardeners find this the best time to transplant, because they know exactly how the flowers will look.
Also, there are all kinds of camellias, and when they flower depends on the variety and climate they're growing in.
This article has a lot of good information on transplanting camellias: http://www.aces.edu/counties/StClair/documents/NRCamelliaMoveGlover09.pdf