Can Camilla’s Be Pruned Way Back

Question

We had a HARD freeze 9 1 degree) which is very unusual for us in Zone 8. My camilla’s leaves have dropped off. Are they completely dead or can they be pruned way back later?

Answer 1

The shrubs likely are not dead, but the leaves froze. Wait till spring and see if the leaves regrow. If the stems froze, you can cut back, but still wait till spring. Here is more:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/winter-damaged-trees-shrubs.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/tips-for-saving-cold-damaged-plants.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/pruning-camellias-how-to-prune-a-camellia-plant.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/caring-for-camellias.htm