Can I start a camellia bush from a cutting?

Question

My neighbor has the most beautiful camellia bush and I would like to take a cutting and start one of my own. Is this possible? What is the best way to do this? I am in the Pacific Northwest and not sure what the zone is.

Answer 1

Yes, you can take cuttings. The following articles should be of some help to you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/growing-camellias-how-to-propagate-camellias.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/how-to-root-cuttings-from-various-shrubs-bushes-and-trees.htm