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Pruning guide · Fern
Northern maidenhair fern (Adiantum pedatum): when and how to prune
Adiantum pedatum
Northern maidenhair fern (Adiantum pedatum) is best pruned in March.
| Pruning months | March |
|---|---|
| Native to Belgium | No, planted |
Northern maidenhair fern (Adiantum pedatum): when to prune it?
In March, before the new fronds emerge. Otherwise it needs no pruning.
What else to prune in those months? March
Northern maidenhair fern (Adiantum pedatum): how to prune it?
- Cut all dead fronds off just above the ground.
- Work carefully: the new curled fronds sit just below the surface and snap easily.
- In autumn, leave the dead fronds as a winter blanket and only clear them in March.
How much to cut, and how often?
- One pruning period a year: March.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- Don’t cut more than you need to: what stays standing gives insects and birds food and shelter.
Nearby: related pruning guides
- Aleutian maidenhair fern (Adiantum aleuticum)
- Himalayan maidenhair fern (Adiantum venustum)
- Delta maidenhair fern
Plant profile: Northern maidenhair fern (Adiantum pedatum) · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.