Can you divide a camelia?

I have a camelia that has slowly been growing for some time (not fast enough for my liking but they say everything comes to those who wait!!!!) Anyway I was wondering if Camelias can be divided as mine seems to have two main stems both growing in opposite directions which means there is a gap in the centre. Is it possible to create two plants by digging out the part on the left? I know they are shallow rooted and often create new plants by layering but I want to make this plant more rounded rather than two branches going in opposite directions. Any thoughts? 


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The joint on yours is probably under the soil and does not have roots of its own.
The shrub looks quite small and the leaves are large for its size, so there is no need to rush into shaping it yet.