Question From:
Tracey in Chirnside Park, Melbourne VIC
Nature of problem:
How hard can you prune a sasanqua camerlia hedge. We have just purchased a property and the hedge is obstructing the view. We need to cut it bac approsimately 50% it is about 1800mm in height.
Type of Plant (if known):
Sasanqua Camelia
Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):
Healthly
Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type:
clay with topsoil
How often do you water the plant:
Rain only
How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
It faces north.
What type of plant is it:
Sasanqua Camelia
How long since you planted it:
12 years
Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
Not lately i would presume
Is the plant indoors or outdoors:
Outdoors
What other treatments have you given the plant:
None
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Other Comments:
Answer: Cut it back as hard as you like. Don