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Pruning guide · Fern
Dwarf hard fern: when and how to prune
Austroblechnum penna-marina
Dwarf hard fern is best pruned in March.
| Pruning months | March |
|---|---|
| Native to Belgium | No, planted |
Dwarf hard fern: when to prune it?
In March, once the worst frosts are over. Otherwise it needs no pruning.
What else to prune in those months? March
Dwarf hard fern: how to prune it?
- Cut brown, frost-damaged fronds off close to the ground.
- Healthy green fronds can stay.
- If the carpet has spread too far, chop off the edges with a spade in spring.
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
Plant profile: Dwarf hard fern · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.