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In some instances where the required pruning would be drastic, the pruning may be done towards the end of February even if the plant has not finished blooming. Severe pruning of camellias is generally thought to involve the removal of one third to one half of the existing bushleaning.clubg: Hailey ID.
Aug 29, When to Prune A Camellia For younger plants 1 to 10 years old it is best to do some shaping just after blooms have faded (spring or early winter, depending on the variety). Camellia sasanquavarieties bloom during the fall into early winter, while Camellia japonicavarieties bloom in late winter through early bushleaning.clubg: Hailey ID.
Jun 22, Prune your camellia immediately after the flowers have finished blooming in the spring so you don’t affect any new growth. Use sharp pruning shears to remove dead or overgrown foliage as close to the main branch as possible%. Jun 20, Best Time for Camellia Pruning The best time to prune a camellia plant is right after it has stopped blooming, which will most likely be in May or June depending on the variety.
Pruning the plant at other times will not harm the plant, but it may remove some of the blossom buds for the next year. Pruning Camellias for Disease and Pest ControlEstimated Reading Time: 2 mins. During spring in the first year, cut back the camellia’s branches to the desired height.

In the second spring, cut back all the new growth that developed over the previous growing season so that the camellia is at the desired height once bushleaning.clubg: Hailey ID. Mar 11, “If cut flowers are more important to you, prune as you harvest” Nuccio said. The latest date for pruning is generally April 15 but it’s contingent on early- mid- and late-blooming varieties and Missing: Hailey ID.