Trees, Shrubs and Conifers: My CamelliaPLEASE help!, 1 by Gitagal

Gitagal wrote:
Here is a close-up of the leaves. What do you think? This has been happening the last 3 Winters....

It doesn't seem that the plant is affected, overall--just that the leaves dropping off is making the whole shrub look sickly.

I still wonder if I should give it a SERIOUS cut-back????

Please post a reply ONLY if you know what you are talking about. NO guessing games! OK?
I am NOT a novice gardener--but this really bothers me.

Thanks, Gita