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Pruning guide · Ornamental grass
Calamagrostis emodensis: when and how to prune
Calamagrostis emodensis is best pruned in March.
| Pruning months | March |
|---|---|
| Flowering | July–September |
| Native to Belgium | No, planted |
Calamagrostis emodensis: when to prune it?
In March, before the new leaves start to grow.
What else to prune in those months? March
Calamagrostis emodensis: how to prune it?
- Cut all old stems and leaves back to 10–15 cm above the ground.
- Spare the young green leaves already coming from the centre.
- If the plumes have already been flattened by rain in autumn, you can cut them off earlier; leave the leaves until March.
How much to cut, and how often?
- One pruning period a year: March.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- If you only cut back in March, the old stems stand through the winter: insects overwinter in them and birds eat the seeds.
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Plant profile: Calamagrostis emodensis · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.