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Pruning guide · Ornamental grass
Japanese sedge: when and how to prune
Carex morrowii
Japanese sedge is best pruned in March.
| Pruning months | March |
|---|---|
| Flowering | April–May |
| Native to Belgium | No, planted |
Japanese sedge: when to prune it?
Do not cut back. In March, just remove dead and damaged leaves before new growth starts.
What else to prune in those months? March
Japanese sedge: how to prune it?
- Comb through the clump with your fingers or a small rake to remove loose, dead leaves.
- Cut brown or damaged leaves off one by one at the base.
- Never cut the whole clump short: an evergreen sedge regrows only slowly afterwards.
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.
Caution: Do not cut it to the ground like an ornamental grass: it is evergreen and recovers only slowly.
Nearby: related pruning guides
Plant profile: Japanese sedge · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.