How to prune polystichum setiferum 'divisilobum'

Early spring, before new fronds unfurl. Cut old fronds to the crown with clean secateurs or scissors. The crown is low and spreading — take care not to damage it. Remove isolated tatty fronds at any time.

Annually in early spring; occasional tidy-up as needed. Polystichum setiferum 'Divisilobum' (soft shield fern) is semi-evergreen and largely self-sufficient. Remove old fronds in early spring before new growth pushes through. Its feathery, multi-divided fronds are ornamental through winter, so avoid cutting them back until they visibly decline in late winter.

Cut old fronds to the crown with clean secateurs or scissors. The crown is low and spreading — take care not to damage it. Remove isolated tatty fronds at any time.