prune camellias

Question

Some of my camellias have become so high that I can’t reach the blooms anymore. May I prune them to waist high without killing them?

Answer 1

You can normally cut them back by a third without harming them. This article will help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/pruning-camellias-how-to-prune-a-camellia-plant.htm