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Pruning guide · Ornamental grass
Greater wood-rush: when and how to prune
Luzula sylvatica
Greater wood-rush is best pruned in March and July.
| Pruning months | March and July |
|---|---|
| Flowering | April–June |
| Native to Belgium | Yes |
Greater wood-rush: when to prune it?
Evergreen: it is not cut back, only tidied in March and, if you like, after flowering in July.
Greater wood-rush: how to prune it?
- In March, comb dead and brown leaves out of the clumps with your fingers or a small rake.
- Cut damaged leaves off at the base.
- In July, cut off the spent flower stems if you do not like them.
- If old clumps go bare in the middle, rejuvenate them by dividing.
How much to cut, and how often?
- There are 2 pruning periods a year: March and July. You don’t have to prune in every one.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- As a native plant, it feeds more insects than a non-native species.
Caution: Do not cut it short every year like a deciduous grass: you would lose the green winter foliage.
Nearby: related pruning guides
Plant profile: Greater wood-rush · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.