The most economical method of 'saving' these lovely, old specimens is to get in there and take lots of cuttings. Plants that old will be difficult to move, successfully, without the use of a small tree spade and professional operator.

You 'might' be able to locate a highly trained arborist who can do this type of work, as well. Look for ISA (International Society of Arboriculture) Certified arborists in the yellow pages. There are several in the Lowcountry of Georgia and SC, as I recall.

Remember, the older the plant, the more fragile it is in terms of being able to withstand major (or even minor) stresses and changes. Just like people.

The first camellia picture of the white one appears to be a Camellia sasanqua called 'Mine-No-Uki'.

spartacuslives, I do believe you are correct! Thanks for your help. I am going to try to air layer some cuttings this spring I think. I'll have to do some more research for the best timing. Thanks again.

If current size is the problem just cut them down in spring and start them over from a stump. Camellias sprout and grow back from anywhere on the stem.

Albeit slowly.

Digging and moving successfully would require enormous root-balls.