Can I prune a camelia bush into a standard tree shape?

Question

I want to be able to clear lower foliage in order to grow some spring bulbs underneath. I have done this with my red robin with success. Would a camelia trunk be strong enough?
Many thanks.

Answer 1

It would probably do just fine with that kind of pruning. You may have to keep it pruned up every year to maintain the tree shape.

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