Does camellia need pruning? How to prune and top it for flowering?

Camellia generally only requires light pruning. It is a flower that is not tolerant to pruning. Proper pruning can improve ventilation and light conditions, reduce diseased and dead branches, excessive nutrient consumption, improve plant health, restore tree vigor, and reduce the spread of diseases and pests.

Camellia pruning time

Generally speaking, camellia will wither in late March, and new buds will begin to sprout after withering. During this period, the weather and temperature are suitable, which is very suitable for the growth of camellia. This is also an important time to prune camellia.

Camellia pruning method

Because camellias grow flower buds on the top of branches, we need to prune them accurately, cut off the branches that cross inside, and also prune the branches that block the bottom. Because these branches grow very thin and weak and will not bloom, we also need to prune the overgrown branches. Some branches will grow very vigorously in the summer, consume too much nutrients, and will not grow flower buds in the fall.

You only need to keep two to four leaves. It will stop growing in winter. If new buds grow next year, they will be very thick and there will be many flowers, which will be very beautiful.

Moreover, when pruning, you only need to cut it short appropriately. Try not to cut other branches, because these branches will gradually harden and age in the summer, and flower buds will differentiate and grow on the top.