Pruning Camellia

Can I cut a large camellia bush way back to the point that it would probably not have very many, if any at all, leaves left? I wouldn’t care if it didn’t bloom for a couple of years. Thank you for your help. Karla Palmer

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#1 Comment By Nikki On 08/15/2011 @ 6:47 am

Generally, most shrubs can be pruned back by a third of their growth. Any more than this can damage the plant. Here is more information on pruning camellias: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/pruning-camellias-how-to-prune-a-camellia-plant.htm ^[1]

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