how to best prune a camellia

Question

It’s about 20 years old and about 5 ft. tall. I need to cut it to about 3 feet. Do I just start cutting?

Answer 1

You can do that. Don't remove more than 1/3 of the plant in any one year, but beyond that, you can reshape the plant as you wish. This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/pruning-camellias-how-to-prune-a-camellia-plant.htm