How to prune kimberly queen fern

Late winter to early spring for tidy-up; as needed year-round for dead fronds. Cut dead or brown fronds at the base of the stipe (stem) using sharp scissors or shears. Do not cut across green fronds — brown tips are permanent. Remove the entire frond rather than snipping off only the brown portion.

Light tidy-up once or twice a year; dead fronds removed as they occur. Kimberly queen fern needs minimal pruning. Its upright, tidy habit means it rarely needs shaping. Remove individual fronds that die or brown by cutting cleanly at the crown. In late winter, trim any frost-damaged or tired fronds back to the base to make room for fresh spring growth.

Cut dead or brown fronds at the base of the stipe (stem) using sharp scissors or shears. Do not cut across green fronds — brown tips are permanent. Remove the entire frond rather than snipping off only the brown portion.