How Do I Cut Back Overgrown Camellias?

Question

Our camellias stand about 16 ft. and are an ugly mess. I don’t know if they should be cut back to the undergrowth or if I should just try thinning them. The came;lias are in front of our house and cover all windows.

Answer 1

Yes, it sounds as if pruning is in order, though I would not cut more than a third of the shrubs in a given year. This article will help you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/pruning-camellias-how-to-prune-a-camellia-plant.htm