1、 Pruning time

The pruning time of camellia is usually one month before the sprouting of new buds. Due to the difference of climate, the pruning time in different regions is also inconsistent. In Fujian, Guangdong, Yunnan and Jiangxi, pruning is usually done 20 days before the Spring Festival. In all provinces and cities in the Yangtze River Basin, pruning is generally carried out before and after spring

2、 Pruning method

1. Thinning branches: with the growth of Camellia, its branches will become more and more dense, which will affect the ventilation and light transmission inside the plant. It is necessary to carry out thinning cutting in time, cut off all the dense branches and Cross branches, and check whether there are dead branches and sick branches, and cut them together to avoid further deterioration

2. Bud picking: in order to ensure that camellia can bloom better, it is usually necessary to pick buds after they appear. Keep the number of flower buds according to the strength of branches. For thin branches, leave less or no, but for thick branches, leave more appropriately. In addition, the bud thinning should be even, not just one side

3. Shaping: pruning can not only make Camellia grow and blossom better, but also increase its ornamental. For some relatively upright varieties, it is generally necessary to cut short from the upper part. For slow-growing plants, it is necessary to cut off the long branches to make the branch length consistent. For varieties with large crown, it is necessary to trim the crown width

3、 Post cutting care

After pruning the camellia, it is necessary to supplement it with appropriate fertilizer. Generally, apply more nitrogen fertilizer, which can promote the germination of new buds. In addition, a little leaf fertilizer can be added