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Pruning guide · Fern
Siebold’s wood fern (Dryopteris sieboldii): when and how to prune
Dryopteris sieboldii
Siebold’s wood fern (Dryopteris sieboldii) is best pruned in March.
| Pruning months | March |
|---|---|
| Native to Belgium | No, planted |
Siebold’s wood fern (Dryopteris sieboldii): when to prune it?
In March, before the new fronds unroll.
What else to prune in those months? March
Siebold’s wood fern (Dryopteris sieboldii): how to prune it?
- Cut damaged and brown fronds off at the base with sharp secateurs.
- Leave healthy green fronds; they protect the crown in winter.
- Take care of the young, rolled-up shoots in the middle of the clump.
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
- Autumn fern (Dryopteris erythrosora)
- Broad buckler-fern
- Male fern
- Marginal wood fern (Dryopteris marginalis)
- Narrow buckler-fern
- Scaly male fern
Plant profile: Siebold’s wood fern (Dryopteris sieboldii) · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.