Camellia Experiment

[JoesBonsai]

Hi Guys

Last Spring I decided to airlayer a branch from my Camellia tree, It took very well.
I repotted the airlayer and left well alone,know it's full of flowers. What I would like to know
if anyone has any experience with them I would like to start styling the tree but branches don't feel easy to wire
Any advice will be appreciated.

Regards
Joe

 

[jeremy_norbury]

I think it's very nice. I have no Camelia personally - but I'm not convinced you'll make it a whole lot better with wiring because the branches can be very stiff.

 

[VAFisher]

I have one that I've been messing around with for a couple years. It came up as a volunteer at my Mom's house. She dug it up and potted it for me - thanks Ma. Mine has not flowered yet though. It seems to take a drastic cutback pretty well and will backbud. I keep mine in full sun. I haven't had any issues wiring branches on mine. The leaves are pretty large and got pretty ratty looking over the winter. I don't think I've ever taken a picture of it as it isn't very impressive. Maybe I'll take one tonight and post it up.

 

[VAFisher]

Here's a bad cell phone shot of mine - didn't have time to take a proper pic. As I said, not very impressive. I keep it around because my Mom gave it to me and in hopes that it will bloom.

 

[armetisius]

Here's a bad cell phone shot of mine - didn't have time to take a proper pic. As I said, not very impressive. I keep it around because my Mom gave it to me and in hopes that it will bloom.

Must be entering senility yourself not to remember -- IF Momma ain't happy, ain't nobody gonna be happy -- just saying.