Moving a mature camellia.
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3po3 on Apr 06, 2012Eden, The International Camelia Society (who knew there was such a thing?) has some info here about transplanting: http://camellia-ics.org/_ics/faq/faq.htm Sounds like it's tricky, but possible. Good luck.Helpful Reply
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Douglas Hunt on Apr 07, 2012Could someone get to this area with a tree spade, Eden? You are probably going to need professional help to be able to do this. And you should definitely root-prune in advance of later transplanting.Helpful Reply
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Eden W on Apr 07, 2012Thanks for the link, Steve. I cannot easily get around the tree to root-prune without first taking my deck stairs off. Yeah, I have a 10 foot camellia cramped in a 4x6 space. I have planted four other camellias throughout my back yard over the years and they have not flourished as this one has. I was hoping to do the new deck and the transplant at the same time since so much is involved. Thanks, Douglas. I'll consult with a landscaper before I make the final decision about my beautiful tree.Helpful Reply
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Douglas Hunt on Apr 08, 2012Eden, if this is a favored tree, one way to keep it going would be through propagation, either by cuttings, grafting or air-layering. The American Camellia Society has the scoop on how to do it here: http://www.camellias-acs.org/display.aspx?catid=3,9,112Helpful Reply
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Eden W on Apr 08, 2012Wow! Thanks, Douglas! My camellia does not have many medium sized branches since I have been super pruning all these years. But it does have four big trunks. I will try air layering one of the trunks as well as do the root pruning as best I can. I will probably not be doing the porch until later in the year or next Spring since it is on the bottom of my to-do list so the camellia still has time. Thanks so much! I never knew this could be done.Helpful Reply
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Douglas Hunt on Apr 09, 2012Good luck, Eden.Helpful Reply
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Eden W on Apr 09, 2012Thanks, Douglas. I will let you know the outcome (in about a year!)Helpful Reply
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Patriciamaxwell69 on May 13, 2015You might also consider pruning away the lower limbs on the four trunks up to 7-8 feet, then shaping the remainder into a tree. It may take a couple of years before it has decent form, but you'll still be able to enjoy it.Helpful Reply
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