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Pruning guide · Fern
Lemon-scented fern: when and how to prune
Oreopteris limbosperma
Lemon-scented fern is best pruned in March.
| Pruning months | March |
|---|---|
| Native to Belgium | Yes |
Lemon-scented fern: when to prune it?
In March, before the new fronds unfurl.
What else to prune in those months? March
Lemon-scented fern: how to prune it?
- Cut the old brown fronds just above the rhizome.
- Watch out for the young, coiled fronds in the centre: do not cut into them.
- Leave the old fronds standing or lying in winter: they protect the crown and shelter small animals.
- Spread the cut fronds as mulch under the shrubs.
How much to cut, and how often?
- One pruning period a year: March.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- As a native plant, it feeds more insects than a non-native species.
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Plant profile: Lemon-scented fern · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.