Pruning guide
How to prune toe toe
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Pruning toe toe — FAQ
When should I prune toe toe?
Late winter to early spring, before new growth begins. Wearing heavy-duty gloves and long sleeves, use loppers or shears to remove dead brown foliage at the base. Comb out loose dead material by hand. Do not cut the whole plant to the ground — it is not as cut-tolerant as ornamental grasses that flush from hard pruning.
How often does toe toe need pruning?
Annually. Toe toe (Cortaderia richardii), New Zealand's native pampas relative, benefits from an annual removal of dead foliage. Wear thick gloves — the leaf edges are razor-sharp. Cut or comb out brown, dead fronds from the clump in late winter before new growth appears. Avoid burning (illegal in many areas) and avoid excessive cutting into live growth.
How do you prune toe toe?
Wearing heavy-duty gloves and long sleeves, use loppers or shears to remove dead brown foliage at the base. Comb out loose dead material by hand. Do not cut the whole plant to the ground — it is not as cut-tolerant as ornamental grasses that flush from hard pruning.