How To Prune Camellias into Topiary Balls - Japanese 'Niwake Style' Cloud Pruning Tutorial.

Camellias can be pruned into topiary balls and make a dramatic addition to the garden. They look good when flowering, and add a sculptural element through the year.
The Japanese call this' Niwake' which actually just means 'Garden Tree' - However the Japanese form of a Garden tree is often pruned or sculptured dramatically. So in this instance Niwake refers to cloud pruning.
This topiary tutorial show the steps on how to take a mature camellia and prune it in to a topiary that will add style to any garden or courtyard.

[@Kay-qt2id]

Very interesting please post more often!

[@johnnyAGardening]

It takes a while to make these pruning videos as we try to show results. I will try to get a few others started so we can build up the library. A new video on pruning Buxus, sort of Japanese style coming soon, stay tuned.

[@bigtomatoplantslover6205]

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[@4WindsTV]

Very usefull. I have recently started a camellio topiary bank, and a couple look like they want to grow big, so wecan do this cloud method to them.

[@grantmahy103]

That was fantastic. I loved it and what about those frittatas at the end bloody beautiful

[@johnnyAGardening]

Thanks for watching, it is actually good fun trying to make this type of video. Hope it gets the point across, and yes the Fritts are great, good to see you watched it all the way through, always try to do something different at the end....

[@grantmahy103]

@@johnnyAGardening very cool. I’ve got one out the front ((Camellia) I’m definitely going to try this. It’s always annoyed me ugly thing but you wait 🤣👍

[@emmynguyen1693]

I found out the camelia tree grows very slow. I have 2 in my garden and they didnt change much their size. Pls advise if any tips. Thanks a lot ❤

[@johnnyAGardening]

Where are you located and what is the soil like?

[@emmynguyen1693]

@@johnnyAGardening im in the region de Paris. I give them fertilize and soil special for camelia every year. My soil is normal i guess and i see the ones of my neighbors didnt grow much either. Thanks a lot

[@johnnyAGardening]

So you may need to check the pH of your soil. 5.8 to 6.6 is ideal as camellias like an acidic soil.You can also find specialist Camellia fertiliser which can help with this. Mulch around the plant to maintain moisture and help improve the soil. Lots of organic matter. Also a deep watering occasionally may be needed during hot periods. Hope this helps.@@emmynguyen1693