Second, cut off all the long branches that grow from the lower part of the trunk

Third, cut off the long branches that extend upward along the trunk or main branch;

Fourth, determine several reasonable leading branches as the skeleton, and cut off other intersecting and interfering leading branches. Each main branch has two lateral branches, so that the whole branch keeps three-dimensional distribution. If it is defined as narrow crown type, it is important to trim long branches and side branches; If its shape is a short crown, it is important to trim the long branches growing at the top. Keep pruning every year, the tree shape of this camellia will be longer and better.

These are pruning steps.

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