The problem with my camellia is, I believe, it has frost and/or sun damage, which occurred when I had to relocate the pot due to the fence falling down in high winds. As a result, all the leaves and buds turned brown, but are still firmly attached. My question is: will it recover? If there is a chance of recovery, is there anything I can do to improve chances such as pruning, etc? I have moved the plant back to its original position, as it did do well there.
This sounds like the plant has a bit of scorch. It is a problem that happens during unusually cold, windy weather. Leave them alone for now. There is a good chance the leaves will regrow. You can prune them later if they do not start to grow leaves.
My Sasanqua camellia has brown ends and marks on its leaves and has started to drop leaves and buds. It's early winter here (June) and we have had unseasonal warm and damp weather.
The damp or moist weather can cause a couple of different issues for the Camellia.
Here is a link to help you determine which fungus and how to deal with it.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/identifying-and-fixing-problems-with-camellias.htm
After a recent new growth spurt, many leaves, old and new, are turning yellow.
Yellowing leaves is an indication of plant stress, such as overwatering or pests. I would check the soil to make sure that it's not too moist. Also, check for any insect pests. For more information on what causes yellow leaves and to help pinpoint the cause in yours, this article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/plant-leaves-turn-yellow.htm
Downtoearthdigs, seeing it is very extensive, would you cut the bush down? After reading up on camellia scale, to treat it seems like it wouldn't work; the bush is literally covered with it and much of the underside is already black/brown.
After seeing this severe image. I agree completely with you. I would start over.
I always say a loss in the garden makes for new opportunities. This is an excellent time to shop at local garden centers for new plantings.
Best of luck!
It isn't like the powdery black problem we've had before and seems to be only on the one plant. There are five camellias in that area. It seems to be right through the leaf as though it's been scorched but it's badly affected.
Did you fertilize the Camellias? Fertilizer burn can appear as scorched leaves.
I have listed a couple of links with more information on the common pest and fungus issues with Camellias.
If you don't feel it's a fertilizer issue, I would treat with Neem Oil. This acts as both a insecticide and fungicide.
http://www.caes.uga.edu/extension/thomas/anr/documents/Camellias_B813.pdf
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
I have a small camellia in a pot. Planted about 2 years ago and has been doing fine. I've given it a few feeds over the last couple of months and was delighted to see lots of new healthy growth. I've come home today to find 20-30 healthy green leaves have dropped off. It's been quite hot here over the last 3 days but I've been checking and watering - but not too much. None of the leaves are going yellow and I can't see any bugs in the soil or on the leaves. Any advice would be appreciated, as I'd hate to lose it. Has it just got too dry or could it be something else?
Excessive leaf drop like this can indicate too much fertilizer or a humidity issue. Back off on the fertilizer, especially if it's hot, and mist your plant with water daily to see if this helps.
Will it hurt to cut the bush back in the month of August? It is very hot during this time of year. How far should it be cut back to not harm it for growth?
You can normally cut them back by a third without harming them. This article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/pruning-camellias-how-to-prune-a-camellia-plant.htm